Chicken Enchilada Pasta
August 11, 2011 in pasta
The name of the game is “Easy” right now. I am all about the easy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts. Nothing fancy these days and this pasta definitely fits into the easy category. So quick, so simple, and so delicious.
I knew we were going to like this recipe but I had no idea how much everyone was going to like it. Even my 4 year old, who has been eating nothing but PB&J sandwiches for the last week, had two bowls of it! I had worried it would be too spicy but it had just the right amount of spice. This one will become a staple in my kitchen and I’m pretty sure I won’t have any complaints about it.
adapted from Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour
Ingredients
1 pound penne (or other small pasta)
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 (10-ounce) cans green chili enchilada sauce
⅔ cup red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar
sour cream, tomatoes, avocado, green onions (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside (if it’s finished before the sauce).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for only a minute, until fragrant. Stir in all of the enchilada sauce. Bring to a simmer; allow to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Once the pasta is done, add it to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, or whatever toppings you’d like.
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You know this is right up my alley. I’ll be making this for sure.
Love it! I have all the stuff too… We eat mexican food all the time… but never in a pasta dish. Great easy weeknight dinner!
I love the flavors in this recipe. I agree that the simpler these day the better.
Hooray for pasta! It is my rescue dinner when it is 4:30 and I haven’t even looked in my refigerator. This looks tasty and healthy- win win!
Enchiladas AND Pasta? Can I come over for dinner?? Totally trying this one!
I ‘m all for easy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts too! Thank you for sharing.
Between a full-time job and a baby, I am all about quick and easy too! The quicker I can get it on the table the better. This looks like it would be right up my alley!
Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! My husband LOVED it! I will be making this dish often. Thank you!