Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Name: Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 medium onion; 1 red pepper; 1 (4-ounce) (4-ounce) can diced green chilies; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 cans cans (10-ounces each) green chili enchilada sauce; ⅔ cup Red Enchilada Sauce; 1 can large black olives; 1 cup sour cream; 1 ½ cups shredded cheese; 16-20 oz. penne pasta

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
752 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Iris Warren

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Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

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Ingredients

Servings

2-3 chicken breasts cooked and cubed or shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 medium onion diced
1 red pepper diced
1 (4-ounce) (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cans cans (10-ounces each) green chili enchilada sauce (I used mild)
⅔ cup Red Enchilada Sauce (I used mild)
1 can large black olives cut in half
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheese I used sharp cheddar
16-20 oz. penne pasta Depending on how “saucy” you want the pasta

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, until pepper is barely tender.
Add the cooked chicken, green chilies, spices, enchilada sauces and olives.
Let the sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Add the sour cream and cheese and heat through, until the cheese is melted (but don’t boil!).
Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Garnish with extra sour cream, cheese, diced tomatoes, green onions or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Plan Ahead: the recipe calls for cooked chicken so use leftovers or plan enough time to cook the chicken beforehand.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 752kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 2304mg (96%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 15g (30%)