Description
A delicious and comforting creamy chicken enchilada pasta that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a flavorful enchilada sauce in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup red enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup diced green chilies (canned, drained)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the red enchilada sauce, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilies. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and well combined, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy enchilada sauce and chicken mixture.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the creamy chicken enchilada pasta garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
