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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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Chicken Enchilada Pasta - is a quick and easy dinner recipe with Shredded Chicken that the family will love. Shredded Chicken is tossed in a super-tasty Mexican Sauce and served with Farfalle Pasta is just amazing.
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close up chicken enchilada pasta with sour cream and cilantro

Chicken Enchilada Pasta - Shredded Chicken tossed in a super-tasty Mexican Sauce and served with farfalle pasta is one of the most delicious recipes ever. Just in time for Cinco De Mayo, recipes like Salsa Chicken Meatballs, Mexican Cauliflower Rice, Queso Mexican Dip, Chicken Carnitas, Mexican Corn Salad, and this Chicken Enchilada Pasta is everything that you would need to turn your boring day into a fascinating one.

chicken enchilada pasta on a black plate

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

As I was thinking about some of the best recipes for Cinco De Mayo, I stopped and starred at this amazing photograph of Chicken Enchilada pasta by a food blogger. You know, as food bloggers we spend so much time learning how to photograph.

We see so many photos, we look at the way light is entering, the way one arranges the props, the layers, the backdrop and so much. A few years ago, when I was not a food blogger, these recipe images seemed so magical to me.

close up chicken enchilada pasta with sour cream and cilantro

I would take screenshots and save them. But now, it's not magic anymore. It's more like I am trying to figure out the composition, I am thinking about various other things that might have been going in the background when he/she must have photographed this.

So, when I saw this image of Chicken Enchilada Pasta I was blown away. The fresh cilantro, the sour cream, the Pasta was calling out to me.

And, something within me was like - "Let's go make this right away"!

And, so I did. I went into my kitchen. Picked out my pasta and started with the recipe.

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How to Make Chicken Enchilada Pasta

STEP 1: Cook pasta as per package directions

Cook pasta (any pasta that you like) as per package directions. Drain and Set aside.

cooking farfalle pasta

STEP 2: Make Sauce

In a pan heat some olive oil and sauté Onions, Garlic, and diced Bell Pepper. Into that add cooked shredded chicken, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Jalapeños, and red enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine. Now add cooked pasta. Toss well to combine.

Add Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese just before you are about to serve. Add your favorite topping and serve right away.

making sauce for chicken enchilada pasta

What Can I Pasta Can I use for this Recipe

Basically, you can use any pasta which holds on the sauce. In my opinion, Bow Tie pasta or Penne or Shells will hold on to the sauce. However, you can also use Fusili, Rigatoni, or Ziti.

chicken enchilada pasta on a black plate

What Kind of Cheese Should I use?

I have kept the options open. You can use any cheese of your choice. I have used Shredded Cheddar Cheese. But, feel free to use Colby Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese in its place.

How to Cook Chicken?

Oven Method:

The easiest way to cook chicken is simply to season both sides with salt and pepper. Place it in a baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. I find baking chicken is the easiest way to cook chicken. However, you can also cook in your skillet.

Skillet Method:

Season your chicken breasts with Salt and Pepper. Heat a skillet with some Olive Oil. As the oil gets hot add your chicken breasts. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. Flip over and cook another side for another 2-3 minutes or until browned.

How to Know if your Chicken is Cooked Perfectly?

To know if your Chicken is cooked perfectly, place an instant-read thermometer in your chicken. If it reaches a temperature of 165°F or 74°C then it is perfectly cooked.

These Instant read thermometers are pretty cheap. You get it for like 20 bucks. And they are so hand in knowing if your chicken is cooked or not. If you haven't got one I would recommend you to get it right away.

How Do I Shred My Chicken?

Shredding Chicken is so fun. My favorite way to shred chicken is the two fork method. Yeah, that's right. I just named this on my own. So, what we do is, first we allow our chicken to cool down completely.

Next, we take two forks, pierce them into chicken and pull it apart from both sides. Sounds fun right?
Another way to shred chicken is to use a Hand Blender but I would not recommend you to use your hand blender. I had tried it once and what happened is my chicken splattered around my kitchen and it was a huge mess.

chicken enchilada pasta on a black plate

What to Serve this with?

You can Serve your Chicken Enchilada pasta with the following recipes.

  • Grilled Corn Mango Salsa
  • Roasted Tomato Salsa

Other recipes you can try:

  • Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole 
  • Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Bites
  • White Chicken Skillet Lasagna
  • Nacho Cheese Dorito Chicken Casserole

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close up chicken enchilada pasta with sour cream and cilantro

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Pasta - is a quick and easy dinner recipe with Shredded Chicken that the family will love. Shredded Chicken is tossed in a super-tasty Mexican Sauce and served with Farfalle Pasta is just amazing.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Surup

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 Large Chicken Breasts Cooked and Shredded
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced (red/yellow/green)
  • 2 medium Jalapeños chopped
  • ⅔ Cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheese any cheese of your choice
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 pound Farfalle Pasta or any pasta of your choice

Topping (OPTIONAL)

  • Tomatoes
  • Black Olives
  • Sour Cream
  • Jalapeños
  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook pasta as per package directions. Drain and Set aside.
    Heat Olive Oil in a large Skillet. Add Onions, Garlic, and Bell Pepper. Cook this for a few minutes until the onions turn translucent.
    cooking farfalle pasta
  • Add Shredded Chicken, Jalapeños, Red Sauce, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Stir well until combined
    making sauce for chicken enchilada pasta
  • Add Pasta and toss well to combine. Stir in cheese and sour cream just before you are about to serve. Add toppings that you like. Enjoy!
    chicken enchilada pasta on a black plate

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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