Enchilada Pasta Bake

Health score
39%
Enchilada Pasta Bake
50 min.
6
614kcal

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Are you a fan of enchiladas but looking for a fun twist on the classic dish? Look no further! This Enchilada Pasta Bake is a delightful fusion of pasta and enchilada flavors, making it the perfect side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish for any occasion. With a total time of 50 minutes and serving six people, it's a quick and easy meal that won't disappoint.

Packed with protein and bursting with zesty, Mexican-inspired seasoning, this recipe combines the comforting taste of pasta shells with the savory elements of black beans, diced tomatoes, and cooked chicken. The addition of KRAFT Tex Mex Shredded Cheese adds a delicious creaminess, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a pop of color and freshness.

Prepared in a frying pan, oven, and baking pan, this recipe is a breeze to whip up. Simply heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, cook the pasta, sauté the vegetables, mix in the seasoning mix and tomatoes, add the chicken, beans, and more, then pour it all into a baking dish. Top it off with cheese, bake until the cheese is melted, and sprinkle with the remaining fresh ingredients.

With a caloric breakdown of 24.17% protein, 21.26% fat, and 54.57% carbs, this Enchilada Pasta Bake is a well-rounded meal that's sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the calorie bank. So why not give this recipe a try and enjoy the best of both worlds: the comforting taste of pasta with the zesty flavors of enchiladas?

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce black beans rinsed canned
  • 14 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • cups cheese shredded kraft
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh divided chopped
  •  spring onion divided thinly sliced
  • teaspoons cooking oil 
  • 4.5 cups shells uncooked
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • 35 gram taco seasoning 
  •  onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
  3. Add yellow onions and peppers; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in seasoning mix and tomatoes; cook and stir 3 min.
  4. Add chicken, beans and half each of the green onions and cilantro; mix well.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Drain pasta.
  7. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  8. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with cheese.
  9. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories614kcal
Protein24.17%
Fat21.26%
Carbs54.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.33
Glycemic Load
27.79
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.686956488568%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.04kcal
30.7%
Fat:14.54g
22.37%
Saturated Fat:6.2g
38.75%
Carbohydrates:83.99g
28%
Net Carbohydrates:72.57g
26.39%
Sugar:8.15g
9.06%
Cholesterol:64.49mg
21.5%
Sodium:835.09mg
36.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.2g
74.4%
Selenium:66.57µg
95.1%
Manganese:1.18mg
59.04%
Phosphorus:490.41mg
49.04%
Fiber:11.42g
45.67%
Vitamin C:36.82mg
44.63%
Folate:142.61µg
35.65%
Vitamin A:1706.07IU
34.12%
Vitamin B3:6.39mg
31.95%
Magnesium:122.2mg
30.55%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
27.06%
Copper:0.52mg
26.21%
Calcium:260.75mg
26.08%
Zinc:3.88mg
25.9%
Iron:4.58mg
25.42%
Potassium:820.94mg
23.46%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.78%
Vitamin K:21.61µg
20.58%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.87%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.44%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.68%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.57%
Source:Allrecipes