One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta
One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta takes your favorite enchilada recipe and turns it into a quick and easy pasta dish. Tender chicken, pasta, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce and cheese create a delicious meal the whole family will love! The leftovers are even better the next day!
Method
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1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook for one minute. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft.
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2
Add in the diced chicken and the taco seasoning and continue to sauté until the chicken is cooked through.
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3
Add in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and noodles and bring to a boil. Reduce to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
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4
Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the noodles are soft and the sauce is reduced by about half.
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5
Remove the pasta from the heat and stir in the 1 cup of colby jack cheese and let sit until melted.
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6
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, red onion and cilantro.
Notes
This pasta dish makes 9 cups total.
Per serving
- Carbs31 g
- Protein29 g
- Fat16 g
- Fiber2 g
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