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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Simple and easy chicken pasta made with ground chicken and enchilada sauce. Takes just about 30 minutes to make.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 443kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta of choice may use gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken lean
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese lite
  • Optional toppings: green onions avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, etc

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions to al-dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and cook while mincing the meat with a wooden spoon.
  • Once the meat is no longer pink, stir in the enchilada sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season to your taste.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and cheese and continue to cook for a couple of minutes, until heated and the cheese is melted.
  • Add toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serving size: one bowl- 2 cups 
  • Use lean ground chicken. You may also use ground turkey or lean ground beef. 
  • Any oil of choice will work.
  • Use any oil you have on hand, we used olive oil, but avocado oil will also be fine to use. 
  • We used lite-cheese, but any cheese of your choice will work.
  • Enchilada sauce can be found at most grocery stores.
  • Pasta of your choice. You may use lentil or chickpea pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg