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Chicken Enchilada Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 10
Stuffed pasta dish. $200.00 prize winner. This came from Better Homes & Gardens. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Ingredients:
12 ounces dried jumbo shell macaroni
3 large green peppers, chopped or 3 large red peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
16 ounces refried beans
3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1/2 envelope)
20 ounces canned enchilada sauce
8 ounces shredded mexican style four cheese blend
1 cup sliced green onion
2 cups nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed (2oz)
avocado dip (optional)
sour cream (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse; drain and set aside.
2. In skillet cook peppers, onion, jalapeno, and salt in hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, beans, seasoning mix, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup each of the cheese and green onions.
3. Divide filling among shells. Spread 1 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce in 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange shells atop sauce. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce.
4. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chips and remaining green onions. Serve with avocado dip and/or sour cream.
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