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Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad

Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Love

A zesty and customizable pasta salad with chicken, pasta, and enchilada sauce that's perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts Main protein source
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning Adds a zesty, spicy flavor
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For cooking chicken
  • 1 cup Red enchilada sauce Base flavor for the salad
  • 1 cup Sour cream Adds creaminess to the sauce
  • 1 juiced Lime Freshly juiced for acidity
  • 16 oz Cooked pasta Rotini or elbow noodles preferred
  • 1 cup Black beans Adds fiber and protein
  • 1 cup Yellow corn Fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Provides sharpness
  • 1 Jalapeño Adds heat; omit or reduce for milder dish
  • 1/2 cup Chopped olives Optional, adds a briny flavor
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Coat the chicken breasts with taco seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Chop into ½ inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine red enchilada sauce, sour cream, and lime juice. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add cooked pasta, chopped chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, and jalapeño to the sauce. Mix gently until well coated.
  4. Transfer the salad into a serving dish, sprinkle cilantro on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Great for summer BBQs or potlucks. Customize with your favorite ingredients and enjoy the freshness.

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