Cheesy Enchilada Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8.5-oz) pouches ready penne pasta
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen fire roasted corn, peppers and onions
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 (8-oz) pouch mild red chile enchilada sauce (such as Frontera)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Cook frozen vegetables in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until thawed and liquid has evaporated, stirring often. Stir in beans, chicken, pasta, and enchilada sauce; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (3-count) pkg romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup refrigerated yogurt Ranch dressing (such as Bolthouse Farms)
  • 2 avocados, cubed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup shredded carrot

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Drizzle romaine hearts with dressing, and sprinkle with avocados, onion, and carrot.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
381
151
532
Fat (g) 7 12 19
Sat. Fat (g) 3 2 5
Protein (g) 28 3 31
Carb (g) 51 11 62
Fiber (g) 4 5 9
Sodium (mg) 940 200 1140

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