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    Home » Chicken » Chicken Enchilada Pasta

    Published: Jan 21, 2015 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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    Chicken Enchilada Pasta | cookingwithcurls.com

    Your family is going to love this Chicken Enchilada Pasta, and you are going to love how easy it is to prepare. Based on the name of this blog, you probably assume that I love to cook. Well I do, but I can't be expected to create labor intensive meals everyday of the week...and neither should you! Sometimes we need a really simple meal.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta | cookingwithcurls.com #weeknightdinners

    that is satisfying and ready in about 30 minutes! This is that meal.

    Anyone can boil water and cook pasta, right? I used Rigatoni pasta because they are the shape of enchiladas. Seriously, that's how my mind works. 😉 You can use any shape pasta that you have on hand.

    How to  make Chicken Enchilada Pasta:

    So... cook your pasta. While your pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta onions cookingwithcurls.com

    Add the minced garlic, stir and cook for an additional minute. Pour in the enchilada sauce {homemade or purchased}.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta sauce cookingwithcurls.com

    Stir in the sour cream/yogurt and add the chicken.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta chicken cookingwithcurls.com

    Any cooked, shredded chicken will work {leftover and rotisserie are perfect}. Stir to combine and add the drained pasta {don't forget to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water}.....

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    If your enchilada sauce is really thick, you are going to want to thin it out by adding the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until you reach the desired consistency. You want the sauce to coat the pasta, but not turn it into soup. 😉

    Sprinkle grated cheese over the entire mixture.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta cheese cookingwithcurls.com

    Reduce heat to LOW, and cover.....

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    Heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta | cookingwithcurls.com

    Serve with sour cream/yogurt, sliced olives, and green onions.....

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta is an easy week night meal that the whole family will enjoy | cookingwithcurls.com

    No oven to preheat, it all comes together right on top of the stove! That is a perfect weeknight meal in my book.

    Some additional Enchilada recipes for you to try:

    Easy Enchilada Sauce

    Chicken Enchiladas

    Shredded Beef Enchiladas

    Chicken Enchilada Pizza

    Creamy Seafood Enchiladas

    Simple Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

    Enjoy!!

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta | cookingwithcurls.com

    Chicken Enchilada Pasta

    This super easy Chicken Enchilada Pasta is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: recipe, pasta, chicken, sauce, enchilada, dinner, skillet stove top
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 681kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup diced yellow onion
    • 1 large clove garlic (minced)
    • 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store bought)
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (I used Fage)
    • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie is perfect)
    • 8 ounces rigattoni pasta, cooked and drained (reserve 1 cup of pasta water)
    • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • sour cream/yogurt, sliced olives, diced green onions (to garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Cook pasta and drain, reserving 1 cup of water.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
    • Add garlic, stir and cook for one minute.
    • Add enchilada sauce and stir in yogurt/sour cream.
    • Add the chicken and stir to combine.
    • Add drained pasta and stir to coat. If sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time.
    • Sprinkle cheese over pasta mixtures, cover and reduce heat to LOW. Heat until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
    • Serve with sour cream/yogurt, sliced olives, and green onions.

    Notes

    The thickness of your enchilada sauce will determine how much water you need. We're not making soup, the sauce just needs to be thin enough to cover the pasta evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1311mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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    1. Malia @ Small Town Girl says

      January 21, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      This sounds so delicious! I can't wait to try it! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        January 21, 2015 at 11:09 pm

        Thank you Malia, I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Catherine says

      January 21, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Great pasta dish. It has all the wonderful flavors. xo Catherine

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        January 21, 2015 at 11:10 pm

        Thank you so much Catherine. Have a wonderful day. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      January 22, 2015 at 6:31 am

      This could be dinner tonight! Pinned!

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      January 22, 2015 at 6:48 am

      I am a vegan and this recipe is totally worth "veganizing"! I would replace the chicken with beans or maybe spinach, and use vegan sour cream or coconut milk. I LOVE enchiladas and I'm so excited to play with this recipe!

      Reply
    5. tanya says

      January 22, 2015 at 8:31 am

      One pot meals are THE best! This combines my families two favorite things: pasta and Mexican! I'm so excited to try this!

      Reply
    6. Katherines Corner says

      January 23, 2015 at 8:18 am

      Squeal!!!!! Oh my goodness yummy! I invite you to share at my Thursday blog hop ( you can link up through Sat midnight) hugs

      Reply
    7. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

      January 24, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Love the enchilada shaped pasta... and everything about this dish!

      Reply
    8. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

      January 24, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Pasta and enchiladas are two of my very favorite meals, so I love how you've combined them into one! Plus, this skillet pasta looks so quick and easy - gotta love one pot meals! Pinning!

      Reply
    9. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      January 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

      Enchilada shaped pasta - LOL!!! 😀 This looks absolutely amazing, Lisa!! Perfect for those crazy nights!

      Reply
    10. Stephanie says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:24 am

      That looks delicious, I am pinning this!

      Reply
    11. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      January 28, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      This pasta is a total win! We love enchiladas and we love pasta! Looks awesome!

      Reply
    12. Chelsey says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:16 am

      This looks amazing! I love enchiladas, but making them is a pain. This looks way easier and I bet my husband would love it! Pinned and stumbled!

      Found you on Showcase Your Talent. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Jamie @ All That Srocks says

      January 29, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Ok, this looks amazing! And we have enchiladas allllll the time. Totally trying this! Thanks for sharing at Weekend Retreat Link Party

      Reply
    14. Nicole Neverman says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      This chicken pasta sounds like the perfect comfort food dish 🙂 If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you'd drop this (and anything else you'd like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove anything goes link party! You can find me here: http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/

      Reply
    15. Jenna says

      January 30, 2015 at 7:34 am

      yummmmmm, chicken enchiladas are one of my favs, any style any time!

      Reply
    16. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      January 31, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Perfect weeknight dinner! I am always looking for a few easy meals to help me get through the week, and we all love Mexican food here. This looks delicious! So glad you shared it with us at #FoodieFriDIY!

      Reply
    17. Nancy W says

      February 05, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Your chicken enchilada pasta looks amazing, pinning! So glad you shared your post on the Weekend ReTreat party!
      - Nancy
      On The Home Front

      Reply
    18. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      February 07, 2015 at 8:51 am

      This looks so delicious!! I love all the flavours of enchiladas and with pasta too? LOVE - need to make this soon!

      Reply
    19. Karen says

      February 12, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Made this for dinner and it was easy and tasty! Thanks for the great idea.

      Reply
    20. Erin says

      February 24, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      This looks wonderful! Love the idea

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        February 25, 2015 at 12:54 am

        Thank you Erin. 🙂

        Reply
    21. Hadia says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Lisa, this is the first time I visit your blog. Beautiful recipes, and your chicken enchillada pasta looks superbly delicious! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        February 26, 2015 at 11:20 pm

        Thank you so much Hadia!! Welcome. 🙂

        Reply

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