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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Creamy chicken enchilada pasta made with angel hair, a cheesy sour cream sauce, and optional toppings like black olives and cilantro.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Angel hair pasta
  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Green chilies
  • Creole seasoning
  • All purpose flour
  • Chicken broth
  • Chicken breasts
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded Jack cheese
  • Optional toppings: sliced black olives chopped cilantro

Instructions

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil for the pasta.
  • In a separate large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted.
  • Chop the onion. Add the chopped onion and the green chilies to the pot. Season with creole seasoning and sauté about 7 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook the flour.
  • Gradually stir in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot as needed, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or thin strips and season the chicken with creole seasoning. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook about 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • When the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and the shredded Jack cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Let the sauce simmer a few minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Add the drained pasta to the pot and stir gently until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Serve immediately, topping with additional shredded Jack cheese and optional sliced black olives and chopped cilantro.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet or deep pot
  • Colander
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Notes

10. Serve immediately, topping with additional shredded Jack cheese and optional sliced black olives and chopped cilantro.