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Hearty Fiesta Chicken Pasta

A flavorful slow-cooked pasta dish loaded with tender chicken, rich cheeses, and a symphony of Mexican spices. The slow-cooker does the heavy lifting, filling your home with tantalizing aromas and delivering a dinner that's as comforting as it is delicious.
3
5 hr
TOTAL TIME
545
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
Hearty Fiesta Chicken Pasta
Directions
START WITH
30 min
PREP TIME
4 hr 30 min
COOK TIME
5 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Generously spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
CHICKEN SEARING
2
Season the chicken thighs with taco seasoning and sear them in a hot skillet until browned. Transfer the chicken to your slow cooker.
FINISH WITH
3
Add the enchilada sauce to the slow cooker and stir until the chicken is coated.
4
Add in the onion, minced garlic, drained tomatoes, and chopped green chiles and stir well.
5
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4.5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily falls apart.
6
Once done, remove chicken from cooker, shred it using two forks, and set it aside.
7
In the slow cooker, stir in the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar until they're melted and well combined.
8
Stir the shredded chicken and the cooked pasta into the slow cooker.
9
Cover and cook on high for an extra 10 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
10
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Health Info
Macros
32g
CARBS
32g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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