Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
409 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta
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Shredded chicken, zucchini, green chiles, tomatoes and corn are seasoned with Mexican spices then combined with pasta, enchilada sauce, cheese and Greek yogurt to make it creamy, but also keep it healthy!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as rotini or shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 ounces green or red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2% or whole work
- tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, green onions and extra cheese for toppings
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and drain it in a colander. Return the pot or pan to the stove and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Swirl to coat the bottom when hot.
- Add the green onions, zucchini, corn and tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the green chiles, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, enchilada sauce, cilantro and shredded cheese. Stir until combined.
- Add the pasta back into the pan and stir until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until incorporated and creamy. Serve the pasta topped with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, cilantro and extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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