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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the cooked chicken, green chilies, spices, enchilada sauces and olives.
  3. 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!).
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 752

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.