INGREDIENTS
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1 pound penne pasta or other short cut pasta
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bit size pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
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2 teaspoons cumin
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika or paprika
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large red bell pepers, sliced
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1/2 onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
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2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
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1/2 lime, juiced
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1 1/4 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
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1 avocado, diced (optional)
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fresh cilantro, for garnish