Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad

• Meat

  • 2 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 1 (15 ounce can Black beans
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 (11 ounce can Mexican corn
  • 1 More sour cream and cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Red onion

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Bowtie pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 oz El paso taco seasoning, Old
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream

• Prepared

  • 3/4 cup El paso red enchilada sauce, Old

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 ounces bowtie pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
• ¾ cup Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce
• ½ cup sour cream***
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican Corn, fully drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, fully drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional add-ins: 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• More sour cream and cilantro for garnish
• ***to make this healthier, sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream and leave out the cheese!

Directions

• Bring a pot of 5-6 quarts salted water to a boil.
• Add in the pasta and cook for 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
• Meanwhile, coat each chicken breast with the taco seasoning, liberally on each side.
• Add the olive oil to a nonstick skillet and heat over medium/high heat. Add in the chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until chicken is cooked through. Cut with a knife to make sure the chicken is fully cooked. When cooked, cut into strips and set aside.
• When pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and place in a large bowl.
• Mix in the remaining ingredients: enchilada sauce, sour cream, lime juice, corns, bean, cilantro, onion, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Lastly stir in the chicken.
• Top with more sour cream and cilantro.
• Serve cold or hot, enjoy!
• ***to make spicier, add in the optional jalapeños and hot sauce. To make it healthier, sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream and leave out the cheese!