Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Name: Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.62 stars

42 Ratings
26 Reviews
11 Photos

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.

By Lori Bachner Carey

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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

Per Serving:

558 calories; protein 24.7g; carbohydrates 53.7g; fat 28.4g; cholesterol 76.1mg; sodium 685.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (26)

Most helpful positive review

Tammy Haynes

12/25/2016

We all loved this recipe. I made it just the way it is written the first time I made it and loved. Tonight was my second time making it. Only thing I did different was add the entire can of red enchilada sauce, added another chicken breast and just a little bit more on the spices. So yummy! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

crockpoteasysue

05/31/2015

We liked this recipe and would do it again. It had a milder flavor than we thought it would have with the Chiles and Enchilada sauces. Took longer than 55 minutes to prep and cook. Also expensive in our locale for the Mexican ingredients. We also froze the large amount of leftovers for future dinners. Read More

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42 Ratings

5 star values: 31
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Tammy Haynes

12/25/2016

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Ken

05/23/2015

Great recipe, added black beans at the same time the chicken was added. Topped off with green onions and sliced avocado. Will be making again! Read More

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Misty Sims

06/21/2016

This is by far the best pasta dish I have ever made. My children had seconds!!!!! We love chicken enchiladas and pasta so I though "why not? worst that's gonna happen is I'll never make it again." You bet this will be a regular in our household!! Read More

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crockpoteasysue

05/31/2015

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Sabrina R.

04/24/2020

Absolutely delicious even with edits to make a healthier version: 1 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup light sour cream. I also used 5 chicken breasts (seasoned, cooked, sliced into 1”x1/2” strips) vs 2 breasts shredded) and it was the perfect amt of protein to offset the amt of pasta. Once the sauce was prepared, we reserved 2 cups Read More

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1monkey

12/04/2016

Did it for a competition and did an amazing job Read More

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GorgeousEb

03/07/2016

Took longer than expected but it was worth every minute! This is definitely a must try!!! Read More

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SheysSocks

11/02/2015

I cooked the chicken in adobo seasoning (my go to seasoning for Hispanic dishes) fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro shredding it in the pan as it cooked and added some cilantro to the sauce as it cooked. I topped with sour cream and green onions. Very yummy! Read More

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Mark Scheffler

01/19/2019

I took another reviewer s advice and used the entire can of red sauce. This was the best review I ve gotten from my kids in awhile!! I will make this one again!! Read More

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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 557.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 49 %

carbohydrates: 17 %

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 44 %

saturated fat: 76 %

cholesterol: 25 %

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 64 %

vitamin b6: 23 %

vitamin c: 67 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 27 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Tammy Haynes

12/25/2016

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Ken

05/23/2015

Great recipe, added black beans at the same time the chicken was added. Topped off with green onions and sliced avocado. Will be making again!

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Misty Sims

06/21/2016

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crockpoteasysue

05/31/2015

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Sabrina R.

04/24/2020

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1monkey

12/04/2016

Did it for a competition and did an amazing job

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GorgeousEb

03/07/2016

Took longer than expected but it was worth every minute! This is definitely a must try!!!

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SheysSocks

11/02/2015

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Mark Scheffler

01/19/2019

I took another reviewer s advice and used the entire can of red sauce. This was the best review I ve gotten from my kids in awhile!! I will make this one again!!