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Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad for Easy Family Dinners

A hearty Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad is perfect for family dinners, combining pasta and zesty flavors that even picky eaters will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked rotini pasta or elbow/fusilli as preferred
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts cooked and chopped for texture
  • 1 packet taco seasoning add personal touch with homemade
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil olive oil recommended
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce use a favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed for the best flavor
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup yellow corn canned corn is acceptable
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1/4 cup chopped olives optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro use parsley if preferred

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with taco seasoning.
  2. Cook the seasoned chicken in a skillet with cooking oil until golden brown.
  3. Remove the chicken and let it cool before chopping into pieces.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together red enchilada sauce, sour cream, and lime juice.
  5. Mix in the chopped chicken, pasta, black beans, corn, onion, jalapeno, and olives.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, cover, and refrigerate for one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve chilled and stir well before serving leftovers to redistribute flavors.

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