chicken enchilada spaghetti especial

28 Pinches
Updated on Nov 2, 2013

Two of my favorite comfort foods in one! Super easy and inexpensive.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 4 - cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 10 ounces can mild enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces thin spaghetti noodles
  • 2 - green onions, sliced thin

How To Make chicken enchilada spaghetti especial

  • Step 1
    Add olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Step 2
    Add cocoa powder and stir until vegetables are coated. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cubed chicken and enchilada sauce; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Bring 8 quarts of water to boiling in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook as directed. Drain pasta and return to warm pot over low heat. Quickly pour in chicken mixture and toss to combine. Add olives, sour cream, and shredded cheese to the pot, stirring frequently until ingredients are evenly distributed and cheese is melted.
  • Step 4
    Remove pot from heat. Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of green onion and cheddar cheese, if desired.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #enchilada
Keyword: #pasta
Keyword: #mexican
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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