6.23.2011

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

This recipe is truly AH-mazing! Probably the best thing I've ever eaten! Yummm. I got it from a friends blog and I'm SO glad I tried it. Definitely will make it again and again!
 
 

Ingredients:

2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded {I used a rotisserie chicken}
2 tbls. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
2 (10 oz.) cans green chili enchilada sauce
2/3 c. red enchilada sauce
2 c. shredded cheese
1 c. sour cream
Penne pasta

Directions:

- Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
- In a large skillet, saute onions in oil for about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper and saute for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add chicken, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt and enchilada sauces.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- Add sour cream and reduce heat to low. Stir until sour cream is well mixed and heated through.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Pour chicken mixture over pasta and mix well.
- Serve and garnish with avocado, olives and a dollop of sour cream or any topping of your choice!

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