Rice Cooker Creamy Nacho Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinners with Rice Cooker Creamy Nacho Pasta, a one-pot wonder that combines the rich flavors of Tex-Mex with the simplicity of a rice cooker. This quick and easy recipe starts with perfectly tender pasta cooked directly in your rice cooker, then takes a creamy turn with melted butter, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a zesty splash of salsa. Black beans and sweet corn add hearty texture, while taco seasoning infuses bold flavor in every bite. Topped with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeños for a burst of color and spice, this dish is a crowd-pleasing favorite perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with tortilla chips for a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Perfect keywords: creamy nacho pasta, rice cooker recipes, Tex-Mex pasta, one-pot dinner, quick dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Salsa (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Canned corn (drained)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeños (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Add the dry pasta, water, and salt to the rice cooker. Close the lid and set the rice cooker to cook mode. Allow the pasta to cook until tender, usually about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the pasta is cooked and most of the water is absorbed, switch the rice cooker to 'warm' mode.
Add butter and stir until melted. Then pour in the milk and add the cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and salsa. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy and evenly coats the pasta.
Gently fold in the black beans and corn until evenly distributed.
Close the lid and let the mixture warm through for an additional 5 minutes on the 'warm' setting.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and diced jalapeños if desired. Pair with a side of tortilla chips for extra crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 7962 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.7 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 90.1 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1445 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2521 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
