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Enchilada Pasta (ONE Skillet!)

A quick one-skillet enchilada-inspired pasta made with rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, and melty sharp Cheddar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ouncesdiced tomatoesnot drained
  • 10 ouncesmild red enchilada saucesee note 2
  • 2 cupsmedium shells pasta
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 1-ounce batchtaco seasoningsee note 3
  • 15.5 ouncesblack beansdrained and rinsed
  • 1-1/2 cupsfrozen cornor 1 can drained
  • 1 cupthinly slicedmini bell peppersor 1 regular pepper diced
  • 1-1/2 cupsrotisserie chickendiced to small pieces
  • 3/4 cupsharp Cheddar cheesefreshly shredded pack to measure
  • Toppings as desiredsee note 4

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (not drained), 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, and the 1‑ounce batch taco seasoning; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add 2 cups medium shells pasta, 15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed), 1½ cups frozen corn (or 1 can, drained), and 1 cup thinly sliced mini bell peppers (or 1 regular pepper, diced). Stir to combine and return to a boil.
  • Boil uncovered for 5–9 minutes, stirring every minute or so to keep the pasta from sticking. Cook until the pasta is almost done — a tiny bit firmer than you want — and the mixture is still saucy.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir for about 1 minute to allow the sauce to reduce slightly and the pasta to finish cooking.
  • Stir in 1½ cups diced rotisserie chicken until evenly distributed and warmed through.
  • Add ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese in three ¼‑cup additions, stirring gently after each addition until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
  • Serve promptly, topping each portion with desired toppings if you like.

Equipment

  • Large skilletnonstick, see note 1

Notes

1 tablespoonchili powder
1 teaspoon each: paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano