Bold Tex-Mex flavors meet comforting pasta in this creamy one-skillet dish with chicken, black beans, and melted cheese.
# Ingredient List:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
→ Pasta
02 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
→ Vegetables and Beans
03 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
08 - 1 cup frozen corn
→ Sauces and Dairy
09 - 2 cups red enchilada sauce
10 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 0.5 cup sour cream
→ Spices and Seasonings
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Sliced green onions
20 - Diced avocado
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, drained black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
04 - Pour in enchilada sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cooked pasta and toss until evenly combined.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheeses, mixing until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
06 - Sprinkle remaining cheeses evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer to serving dish and garnish with cilantro, green onions, or avocado as desired.
