chicken enchilada pasta

Evansville, IN
Updated on Jun 13, 2012

This is a twist on the great flavor of enchiladas!

prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pkg. dried jumbo shell macaroni
  • 1 large green or red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 - fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1- 16 oz. cans refried beans
  • 2 - 10oz. - cans of enchilada sauce
  • 1- 8 oz. - pkg. shredded mexican cheese
  • 1/2 - 1.25 pkg. taco seasoning

How To Make chicken enchilada pasta

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta al dente according to pkg. directions;drain.
  • Step 2
    In skillet cook peppers, onion, 1/4 tsp. salt in for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, beans, taco seasoning and half of the enchilada sauce. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Step 3
    Spread 1 cup of remaining enchilada sauce in glass rectangular lasagna pan or 13 x 9 cake pan. Divide filling among shells.Arrange shells in single layer. Pour over remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Step 4
    Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 - 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
  • Step 5
    Serve with avocado dip, guacamole, sour cream, salsa or any other toppings you like with your enchiladas and shredded lettuce & tomato salad!

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #One
Keyword: #Dish
Keyword: #Meals
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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