Best 10 Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

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Green chile chicken pasta bake is a dish that combines the flavors of roasted green chiles, tender chicken, and pasta in a creamy and cheesy sauce. It's a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its vibrant color, savory aroma, and irresistible taste, this pasta bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delicious green chile chicken pasta bake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT GREEN CHILE CHICKEN PASTA



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This delicious, cheesy green chile pasta comes together in one pot and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup medium green salsa verde (from 16-oz jar)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Stir in garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add water, salsa verde, green chiles, uncooked pasta and taco seasoning mix; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 13 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has been absorbed.
  • Stir in cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese until melted. Stir in chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese, the cilantro, tomatoes and green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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I was hungry, and this is what I had! Feel free to add extra veggies: celery, carrots, frozen peas, bell peppers...whatever you like!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
2 cups pasta, cooked and drained
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, diced and drained
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup sour cream
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT for 1 cup monterey jack and 1 cup sharp cheddar, in a large bowl. Pour into greased 11x13 casserole dish.
  • Top casserole with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.8, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 100.8, Sodium 1005.7, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4, Protein 27.8

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 poblano chiles
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • First, make the marinade for the chicken: Combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, chipotle peppers and garlic in a blender and mix until totally pureed. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag with the chicken breasts. Seal the bag, smush it around to coat the chicken and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight if possible).
  • After the chicken has marinated, roast the poblano chiles one-by-one over the flame of your stovetop, using metal tongs to hold them, until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) When the skin is totally blackened, place the chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow the chiles to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Remove the chiles and use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and membranes. Lay out the chile halves so they'll be ready for the next step.
  • Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat (or use a skillet). Grill the chicken (or saute in the skillet) for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn the chicken over and lay 2 chile halves and a nice slice of cheese on the cooked side of each piece. Turn the heat to medium low and allow the chicken to finish cooking until it's totally done in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. The cheese should melt on its own; if it needs a little help, invert an iron skillet over it (or put the lid on the skillet, if using). Serve!

CREAMY CHICKEN, GREEN CHILE & ZITI CASSEROLE



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Serve up something unexpected with our Creamy Chicken, Green Chile & Ziti Casserole. This hearty ziti casserole has just the right amount of heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
1 can (10.75 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 can (7 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cups cooked chopped chicken
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Big Slice Colby Jack Cheese Slices
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix soup, sour cream, green chiles and cumin in large bowl until blended.
  • Drain pasta. Add to soup mixture along with the chicken; mix well. Spoon half the pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the cheese slices. Repeat layers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • When Ready to Serve
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Remove plastic wrap from casserole; re-cover with foil. Bake (frozen) casserole 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min. Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 28 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TAMALE BAKE



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This hearty, cheesy casserole combines the flavors of green chiles, chicken and cornbread.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg plus 1 egg white, beaten (about 1/4 cup eggs)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild green chile enchilada sauce
3 cups shredded or chopped deli rotisserie chicken
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
Chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream, for topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese, the milk, eggs, cumin, red pepper flakes, cream-style corn, cornbread mix and chopped green chiles until just combined. Spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until corn mixture is just set and edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Use fork to poke holes in top of corn mixture. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over top.
  • Toss chicken with taco seasoning mix, then sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheese on top of chicken.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Top with chopped green onions, chopped cilantro and dollops of sour cream.
  • To freeze: Cool completely after baking, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil before freezing. When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and foil. Heat oven to 400°F. Cover dish with just foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Tip: If you plan to freeze your dish, I'd suggest baking it ahead of time in a non-glass dish--otherwise, you'll want to let the dish thaw for a bit before placing it in the oven so the glass doesn't run the risk of shattering.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I love the flavor of green enchiladas, but sometimes I don't love rolling all the tortillas, lol! Here is a casserole that gives that great, tangy flavor, but in much less time. Garnish with sour cream, if you like. Mexican rice and borracho beans are great sides for this Tex-Mex family meal.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cooking spray
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cooked
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
2 (4 ounce) cans mild chopped green chile peppers
1 bunch green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Chop cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder into the chicken.
  • Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and pulse to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
  • Place 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the remaining cheese. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1063.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA



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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

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
⅔ cup red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream

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

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A great, easy alternative to making green chicken enchiladas. You can make them spicier by sprinkling verde sauce over the top before baking. You can also add black beans or chopped tomatoes to add a little flair.

Provided by longhornmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
3 cups cooked chicken
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Cook egg noodles to al dente.
  • Once cooked, drain noodles and add all ingredients while noodles are still hot.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.5, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 191.3, Sodium 778.4, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9.8, Protein 39.5

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp caster sugar
6 tbsp mascarpone
4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
300g penne
70g mature cheddar , grated
50g grated mozzarella
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BAKED PENNE WITH GREEN CHILES



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This baked pasta dish is the result of playing around in the kitchen one day and merging two beloved cheesy dishes: chiles rellenos and pasta al forno. It's creamy with some heat and tang, but nothing overwhelming.

Provided by Kathy Brennan

Categories     Dinner     Pasta     Cheese     Chile Pepper     Cheddar     Bake     Milk/Cream     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
One 15-ounce (425-g) can crushed tomatoes
One 4-ounce (115-g) can diced green chiles, drained
2 cups (230 g) shredded sharp Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1 pound (455 g) penne or ziti
1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C), with a rack in the middle position. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a 13 by 9-inch (33 by 23-cm) baking dish, stir together the milk, cream, tomatoes, chiles, Cheddar, and mustard. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then set the tomato mixture aside.
  • When the water boils, season it generously with salt; it should taste like seawater. When it returns to a boil, add the pasta, quickly stir to separate the noodles, then cover the pot. When the water returns to a boil again, uncover and boil the pasta until very al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta thoroughly, then pour the noodles on top of the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Gently "shake" the dish to distribute the ingredients, then top evenly with the Pecorino.*
  • Bake until bubbling and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make Ahead
  • Prepare to * without preheating the oven, then keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) until hot, about 30 to 60 minutes (if frozen), uncovering for the last 10 minutes or so.
  • Staggered
  • Serve hot or warm. It will keep, loosely covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven for up to 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any green chiles on hand, you can use a can of diced green chiles instead.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through.
  • If you like your pasta al dente, cook it for a minute or two less than the package directions.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • Serve this pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This green chile chicken pasta bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under an hour. The pasta is cooked in a creamy sauce made with green chiles, chicken, and cheese, and it is then baked until bubbly and golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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