Recipes Cuisine Latin American Mexican Chicken Enchilada Pasta 4.6 (47) 30 Reviews 13 Photos I thought this chicken enchilada pasta dish 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. Submitted by Lori Bachner Carey Updated on June 21, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 13 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Directions 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. Sauté onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into onion; sauté 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 558 Calories 28g Fat 54g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 558 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 15g 76% Cholesterol 76mg 25% Sodium 686mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 54g 20% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 4g Protein 25g 49% Vitamin C 40mg 45% Calcium 92mg 7% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 539mg 11% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved