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Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad

Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad Perfect for Summer Fun

Enjoy this vibrant Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of flavors for summer fun.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless or rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade blend
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil (Olive Oil) or canola oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce any brand, Trader Joe's recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a low-fat alternative
  • 1 whole Lime for juice; lemon can be substituted
For the Salad
  • 16 ounces Pasta rotini or other preferred pasta shape
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed; kidney beans can be substituted
  • 1 cup Yellow Corn drained frozen or canned
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced; green onions for a milder flavor
  • 1 medium Jalapeño sliced; optional or use pickled
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Olives optional; green olives can be used
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro for garnish; parsley can be substituted

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let cool and cube.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together red enchilada sauce, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth to create a dressing.
  3. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. In the bowl with the dressing, combine chopped chicken, cooked pasta, black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeño, and olives. Mix gently until evenly coated.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Enhance flavor by salting boiling water. Let ingredients cool before mixing. Make-ahead option suggested for optimal flavor blending.

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