Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad
Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad combines bold flavors with a refreshing twist, making it the perfect dish for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. This vibrant pasta salad features tender chicken seasoned with taco spices, tossed with colorful vegetables and a creamy enchilada sauce. Every bite is a delicious fusion of textures and tastes that will leave your guests asking for more. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2/3 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 16 oz cooked pasta
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can yellow corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno (finely chopped)
- Optional: 1 can chopped olives
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and coat with taco seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet, let cool for 10 minutes, then chop into cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix enchilada sauce, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
- Stir in chicken, pasta, black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeno, and olives (if using) until well combined.
- Top with cilantro, refrigerate for an hour to chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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