Welcome to the world of flavors and comfort! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will introduce you to a delectable dish that combines the essence of enchiladas and pasta in one magnificent casserole. Chicken Enchilada Pasta Casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes that promises to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. In this article, we will unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect Chicken Enchilada Pasta Casserole, guiding you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, mastering the art of combining flavors, and baking it to golden perfection. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to whip up this delightful casserole like a pro. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of culinary wonders!
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CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA
I thought this would make a delicious alternative from our usual enchiladas or tacos and I was right. We love this! The sauce is so flavorful! It also makes some fabulous leftovers! Run, don't walk, to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients for this yumminess as soon as you can! Top with avocado, green onion, black olives, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Provided by Lori Bachner Carey
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into onion; saute until fragrant and softened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir chicken, green enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors blend, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir sour cream into enchilada mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Pour enchilada mixture over penne pasta and toss to coat completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 685.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA
A delicious pasta dish that is a meal in one and tastes like an enchilada!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the onion until tender. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook a few minutes more.
- Add the shredded chicken, green chilis, cumin, chili powder, salt and enchilada sauce until heated through. Add the pasta to the sauce. Stir in cheese until melted and sour cream right before serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA RECIPE
This Chicken Enchilada Pasta is quick, simple, and full of Mexican cuisine flavor. Whether you like Mexican food or not, you are going to love this pasta. All my picky eaters asked for seconds, so I consider this recipe a win.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Boil pasta according to package directions. While it's cooking, chop onions and red pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet and cook onions for about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and enchilada sauces. Let sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
- Add cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and heated through. Add the sour cream, but DO NOT bring to a boil. Cook on low heat or the sour cream will curdle. Stir until sour cream is well mixed and heated through.
- Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well.
- Serve and garnish with your favorite toppings.
- We love avocado, tomato, green onion, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Sodium 1596 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA BAKE RECIPE
If you love enchiladas, this flavorful yet simple Chicken Enchilada Pasta Bake is the perfect recipe. Enjoy a cheesy meal with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, chilies, and more!
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and lime juice before turning. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and saute the onion for 5-6 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the corn, tomatoes & chilies, and ½ of the enchilada sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken and the enchilada sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle on the remaining enchilada sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA CASSEROLE
I had leftovers from nachos and threw this together. Comfort food with a kick!
Provided by srhouse
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 56m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream of chicken soup, pinto beans, corn, and green chile peppers.
- Stir cooked penne and Cheddar cheese into the skillet until cheese is melted. Transfer to a baking dish; scatter tortilla chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.5 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1491.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
"PANTRY RAID" CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I made this recipe up one night when I had no idea what to do with a pound and a half of chicken tenderloins. It came out so well that my husband and I finished off the leftovers the next day and we are not usually leftover eaters. I am gluten-free so I used gluten-free cornbread mix. You will definitely enjoy it!
Provided by mama411
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Mix tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix, and chili powder together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown chicken tenderloins on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Pour tomato sauce mixture over the chicken, bring to a simmer, and cook over medium-low heat until chicken tenderloins are no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred; return shredded chicken to the sauce. Mix in black beans and cream cheese until thoroughly combined.
- Pour chicken mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with shredded Mexican cheese. Whisk corn bread mix, egg, and milk in a bowl, and spoon the batter over the chicken mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the corn bread topping is browned and set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1911.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE I
A delicious recipe that is easy to make, and can be prepared the day before and baked the next day. These enchiladas are almost like a Mexican lasagna!
Provided by PANZER33
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 5 quart pot combine the chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder and cheese. Heat over medium high until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the mixture and the tortillas like you would lasagna. Make sure to put a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. After layering, place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Let stand and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2042.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Basically a creamy chicken enchilada, but we like a lot of cheese and even more chicken. A casserole allows for more of each.
Provided by Dick McCabe
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, green chiles, salsa, and salt in a large bowl. Spread 1/3 of the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Lay 3 tortillas on top of the mixture. Split a fourth tortilla in half and place it on the sides, covering the mixture fully. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chicken, olives, Monterey Jack cheese, and queso fresco on top. Repeat twice more with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
ONE-POT CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA
Can't decide between enchiladas and pasta tonight? Satisfy both desires with this quick and easy 30-minute meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large colander, rinse and drain uncooked pasta. In 4-quart saucepan, mix pasta, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, water, green onion whites and chili powder. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 14 to 16 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender; do not drain.
- Stir in beans, corn and chicken; return to simmering. Cook 2 minutes longer to combine flavors. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
- Top with green onion greens. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra "oomph," sprinkle some seeded, fresh chopped jalapenos and cilantro on top. -Amy Johnson, New Braunfels, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green chilies and onion mixture., In a small saucepan, combine flour and coriander. Add broth; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup sauce into chicken mixture., Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA
This slow-cooker pasta packed with Mexican-inspired flavors is cheesy, easy and sure to have everyone asking for seconds every time you make it.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix enchilada sauce, taco seasoning mix and chicken until chicken is coated.
- Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and green chiles to slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and transfer to cutting board; let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and Cheddar cheese into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
- Meanwhile, shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker, and stir in cooked pasta. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use a large skillet to cook the chicken and vegetables. This will help to ensure that the chicken is cooked evenly and that the vegetables do not become too soft.
- If you do not have a large skillet, you can cook the chicken and vegetables in batches.
- Be sure to season the chicken and vegetables well. This will help to add flavor to the dish.
- If you are using a jarred enchilada sauce, be sure to taste it before adding it to the dish. Some jarred enchilada sauces can be very spicy.
- If you are using a homemade enchilada sauce, be sure to let it simmer for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
- Be sure to use a baking dish that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients. A 9x13 inch baking dish is a good size.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the casserole from falling apart.
- Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and diced tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken enchilada pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is made with cooked chicken, pasta, enchilada sauce, cheese, and vegetables. It is then baked until bubbly and the cheese is melted. The casserole is served with your favorite toppings.
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