Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    409 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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

Servings
  • 8 ounces pasta such as rotini or shells, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini diced
  • 1/2 cup corn defrosted, frozen
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 2 cups chicken shredded
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 8 ounces Green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 2% or whole work, plain
  • tomato extra, for toppings
  • black olive
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • cheese

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the green onions, zucchini, corn and tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the green chiles, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, enchilada sauce, cilantro and shredded cheese. Stir until combined.
  4. 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 (29%) 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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