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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
396
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
Hearty Fiesta Chicken Pasta
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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.
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Health Info
Macros
30g
CARBS
21g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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