One pot cheesy chicken enchilada pasta
One pot cheesy chicken enchilada pasta. Can't decide between enchiladas and pasta tonight? One pot cheesy pasta that is hearty, comforting, and saucy! A quick fix for dinner for those busy weeknights.
This pasta is the perfect meal to make on busy weeknights, when you need something quick. Can't decide between enchiladas and pasta tonight? Rinsing the dry pasta removes extra starch from the shells, which keeps this one-pot wonder from becoming too thick during cooking. You can have One pot cheesy chicken enchilada pasta using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of One pot cheesy chicken enchilada pasta
- You need 1/2 lb of uncooked medium pasta shells.
- Prepare 1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
- Prepare 1 can (10 oz) of enchilada sauce.
- You need 2 cups of water.
- You need 1 bunch of sliced green onions (save some for garnish).
- You need 1 tbs of taco seasoning.
- You need 1 can of black beans, rinsed.
- It's 1 can of corn, drained.
- Prepare 2 cups of finely chopped cooked chicken.
- You need 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
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One pot cheesy chicken enchilada pasta instructions
- Mix pasta, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water, green onions, & taco seasoning, heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stiring frequently.
- Stir in beans, chicken, & corn, return to simmering, cook 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese garnish and serve.
This recipe is so simple, so hearty, and so perfect for a quick dinner that the whole family will enjoy. I love recipes that are one-pot wonders because they require less fuss and less mess to clean up. Feel free to use any type of meat you have in your kitchen, of you can leave it out all together! But sometimes I make something special for dinner and I like to share 🙂 Remember my amazing Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup? Cheesy chicken pasta is a rich and savory dish bursting with your favorite flavors!