Chicken Enchilada Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Enchilada Pasta
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Simple and easy chicken pasta made with ground chicken and enchilada sauce. Takes just about 30 minutes to make.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta of Choice may use gluten-free
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground chicken lean
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese lite
- Optional toppings: green onions avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, etc
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions to al-dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and cook while mincing the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Once the meat is no longer pink, stir in the enchilada sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season to your taste.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and cheese and continue to cook for a couple of minutes, until heated and the cheese is melted.
- Add toppings of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Serving size: one bowl- 2 cups
- Use lean ground chicken. You may also use ground turkey or lean ground beef.
- Any oil of choice will work.
- Use any oil you have on hand, we used olive oil, but avocado oil will also be fine to use.
- We used lite-cheese, but any cheese of your choice will work.
- Enchilada sauce can be found at most grocery stores.
- Pasta of your choice. You may use lentil or chickpea pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
1249mg
(52%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1249mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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