Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Calories: 17
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
This Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that combines the best of both worlds – tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and creamy pasta. The best part is simple and easy to make in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Pasta farfalle or similar
- 1 lb (450 g) Chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 slices Bacon chopped, optional
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Onions chopped finely
- 1 tsp Garlic chopped finely
- 1 cup (8 oz) Enchilada sauce
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- ¼ cup (4 tbsp) Cooking cream 15% or similar
- ½ cup (8 tbsp) Parsley chopped
- ¼ cup (4 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (8 tbsp) Cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Sauté - Add the bacon and butter, and sauté for a minute in a skillet. Then, add onions and garlic. Sauté until translucent. Add the chicken and sauté until no longer pink.1 lb Chicken, 2 slices Bacon, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 cup Onions, 1 tsp Garlic
- Sauce - Next, add the enchilada sauce and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes. Then, add the cream and cheese—season with salt and pepper. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Pro tip - This pasta can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.1 cup Enchilada sauce, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1/4 cup Cooking cream, 1/2 cup Parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
- Pasta - While the sauce is simmering, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Combine well. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Pro tip - Use some pasta cooking liquid for the sauce consistency.1 lb Pasta
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