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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

A yummy spin on two classics! It is so easy and delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 485kcal

Ingredients 

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red pepper diced
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 20 ounces green chili enchilada sauce
  • 2/3 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • penne pasta

Instructions

  • Cook chicken, drain, and shred (you could use a rotisserie chicken to make it even easier).
  • While chicken is cooking, boil pasta according to package and chop the veggies.
  • Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-low heat.
  • When oil is hot enough, add onions and cook them for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and red pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Next, add cooked chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, & enchilada sauces. Let sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
  • After you let it simmer, add cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and heated through.
  • Next, add in the sour cream and cook on low heat to avoid the sour cream curdling. Stir until sour cream is well mixed and heated through.
  • Drain pasta & return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta and stir well to evenly coat pasta.
  • Serve warm and garnish with avocado, tomato, green onion, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2744IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 2mg
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