chicken enchilada pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta is a delicious fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian flavors. It’s a quick one-pot meal perfect for a busy weeknight

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

vegetable oil

onion

garlic,

(19-ounce) enchilada sauce

Rotel tomatoes

water

taco seasoning mix

chicken breasts, diced

rotini pasta

Mexican cheese

Green onions, olives, diced tomatoes, and cilantro to garnish

Select Sauté and add oil to the pressure...

Select Sauté and add oil to the pressure cooking pot. When oil is hot, add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.

Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning...

Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning to the pressure cooking pot; stir to combine. Add the diced chicken and pasta.

Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure...

Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 4-minute cook time. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker and use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. 

Select Sauté and cook, stirring often, until the...

Select Sauté and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender, about 1 minute.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.* 

Turn off the pressure cooker and pour the...

Turn off the pressure cooker and pour the pasta into an 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

Top with green onions, olives, diced tomatoes and...

Top with green onions, olives, diced tomatoes and cilantro to serve.

Quick, creamy and easy to make this chicken enchilada pasta recipe is perfect any night of the week. Made from a few pantry staples, this easy dinner recipe will become a weeknight go-to.

rigatoni (al dente, reserve some pasta water

chicken breasts (boneless, skinless about 2 breasts)

olive oil

garlic (minced)

sweet onion (diced small)

red bell pepper (diced small)

cherry tomatoes (left whole or halved)

red enchilada sauce (15 ounce can)

pasta water (add as needed)

whipped cream cheese

mozzarella cheese

corn

jalapeno

black olives (diced small)

½ avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced)

scallions (chopped)

Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta according to the package. Al dente is best. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water for the sauce. Drain the remaining water in a colander and set the pasta aside.

Next, season your chicken with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Then, add olive oil to a non-stick skillet and cook the chicken breasts. The internal temperature should reach 165 degree to ensure doneness. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.

Grab a large, oven safe sauté pan and place it over medium heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Saute until the onions are lightly browned.

Next, add the diced red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Stir well. Once the tomatoes begin to blister, add the enchilada sauce and cream cheese. Stir until well combined.

Add the cooked pasta and some of the reserved pasta water. Toss until the pasta is well coated and the sauce has reduced to your liking.

Next, gently nestle the cooked chicken breasts into the pasta. Top everything with the mozzarella cheese and broil the entire dish in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble and lightly brown.

Garnish with sliced jalapeno, diced black olives, chopped scallions, sliced avocado and grilled corn kernels. Serve hot.

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