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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

July 27th, 2012 Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes, Pasta Tags: , , ,
3 medium size chicken breasts
2 Tbl Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion
1 red bell pepper
1 (4oz) can diced green chiles
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
2 (10oz) cans green enchilada sauce
1 cup red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded co-jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 1lb. box Penne pasta
 
Optional Toppings
Avocado
Green Onions
Black Olives
Tomatoes
Sour cream
 
Cook chicken and shred with forks while still warm, set aside 
 
Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside
 
Dice onion and red pepper; mince garlic
 
Heat Olive oil in large family size skillet. Add onions and cook for 3 – 5 minutes or until translucent
 
Add garlic and red peppers and cook for 3 – 5 minutes
 
Add chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt and enchilada sauces. Let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. 
 
Add cheese and stir constantly until melted and heated through.
 
Add sour cream, stirring until well blended, making sure not to bring mixture to a boil. 
 
Place pasta in large serving dish/bowl. Pour sauce over pasta, stir thoroughly and serve warm with optional toppings if desired. 

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