Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Bow Tie Pasta; 1 can (10 3/4 Oz. Size) Cream Of Chicken Soup; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies; 2 cups Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Sliced Black Olives; 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 2 whole Chicken Breasts Cooked And Cubed; 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; ⅓ cups Water; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1 clove Garlic, Minced

Servings: persons

1 pound Bow Tie Pasta
1 can (10 3/4 Oz. Size) Cream Of Chicken Soup
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies
2 cups Sour Cream
1/2 cups Diced Onion
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Sliced Black Olives
3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
2 whole Chicken Breasts Cooked And Cubed
1 can (8 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
⅓ cups Water
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
1 clove Garlic, Minced

1
For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta.
2
While the pasta cooks, in a large bowl mix the soup, green chilies, sour cream, onions, olives and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
3
Once the pasta is al dente, fold it into the soup mixture along with the cooked chicken.
4
Pour into one 9x13 baking dish or two smaller rectangular dishes (I like to use the disposable ones for freezing).
5
Pour over enchilada sauce (see below) and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
6
Bake at 350 degrees F until cheese is melted and heated through.
7
For the enchilada sauce: In a small saucepan, mix all of the ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
8
Cook for a few minutes for the ingredients to blend.
9
Pour over the enchilada pasta or store in the refrigerator for later.

1274

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Bow Tie Pasta, 1 can (10 3/4 Oz. Size) Cream Of Chicken Soup, 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies, 2 cups Sour Cream, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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