Adapted from Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka and  Heather K. Jones

• 1 pound thin-cut boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 3 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 7 ounces celentani or other corkscrew/elbow pasta
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 sliced Haas avocados
• Chopped scallion (optional)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

In a large bowl, combine the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of the chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Toss to coat.

In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and peppers along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and well-combined, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the plate of chicken.

In the same pot, combine the broth, tomatoes and uncooked pasta. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pot, stir well and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sour cream.

To serve, spoon 1 1/2 cups into bowls and top each with avocado and other toppings of your choice.