A quick one-skillet enchilada-inspired pasta made with rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, and melty sharp Cheddar.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
14.5ouncesdiced tomatoesnot drained
10ouncesmild red enchilada saucesee note 2
2cupsmedium shells pasta
2cupschicken broth
11-ounce batchtaco seasoningsee note 3
15.5ouncesblack beansdrained and rinsed
1-1/2cupsfrozen cornor 1 candrained
1cupthinly slicedmini bell peppersor 1 regular pepperdiced
1-1/2cupsrotisserie chickendiced to small pieces
3/4cupsharp Cheddar cheesefreshly shreddedpack 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.