Best One Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipes

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CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA



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I thought this would make a delicious alternative from our usual enchiladas or tacos and I was right. We love this! The sauce is so flavorful! It also makes some fabulous leftovers! Run, don't walk, to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients for this yumminess as soon as you can! Top with avocado, green onion, black olives, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Provided by Lori Bachner Carey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
⅔ cup red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into onion; saute until fragrant and softened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken, green enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors blend, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir sour cream into enchilada mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Pour enchilada mixture over penne pasta and toss to coat completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 685.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ONE-POT ENCHILADA PASTA



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I love this cozy enchilada pasta dish because it is ready in less than 30 minutes and is full of healthy ingredients-just what a busy weeknight meal calls for. -Nora Rushev, Reitnau, AA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta
4 cups vegetable broth or water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large skillet, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened slightly, 12-15 minutes. Add cheese; stir until melted. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ONE-POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA MAC AND CHEESE



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Have some leftover chicken that you don't know what to do with? Transform it into a cheesy and comforting one-pot dinner sensation. Garnish with your favorite enchilada toppings if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces elbow macaroni
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine enchilada sauce, half-and-half, and green chiles in the same pot over medium heat and cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly add Cheddar cheese and pepperjack cheese and whisk continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Return cooked macaroni to the pot. Add chicken and cilantro and stir until combined and heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA



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This slow-cooker pasta packed with Mexican-inspired flavors is cheesy, easy and sure to have everyone asking for seconds every time you make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed, softened
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
8 oz cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained as directed on package (about 3 cups)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix enchilada sauce, taco seasoning mix and chicken until chicken is coated.
  • Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and green chiles to slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker, and transfer to cutting board; let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and Cheddar cheese into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
  • Meanwhile, shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker, and stir in cooked pasta. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ONE-POT CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA



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Can't decide between enchiladas and pasta tonight? Satisfy both desires with this quick and easy 30-minute meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb uncooked medium pasta shells
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
2 cups water
1 bunch thinly sliced green onions, greens and whites separated
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
2 cups finely chopped deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges and sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In large colander, rinse and drain uncooked pasta. In 4-quart saucepan, mix pasta, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water, green onion whites and chili powder. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 14 to 16 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender; do not drain.
  • Stir in beans, corn and chicken; return to simmering. Cook 2 minutes longer to combine flavors. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
  • Top with green onion greens. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ENCHILADA PASTA



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A delicious one-pot cheesy enchilada pasta recipe that's so simple it's done in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean hamburger
1/2 onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 lb ziti noodles (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, cilantro, olives, green onions

Steps:

  • Cook the hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in the onions, green chiles and taco seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then stir in the noodles and bring the heat to low. Stir and then cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked. Stir halfway through to prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1/2 cups cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top and cover with the lid until melted.
  • Top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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