Slow-Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Prep 20 min
Total 3 hr 45 min
Servings 8

This slow-cooker pasta packed with Mexican-inspired flavors is cheesy, easy and sure to have everyone asking for seconds every time you make it. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 12, 2017

Make with

Old El Paso

Ingredients

can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce

package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix

package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs

1/2

cup chopped onion

cloves garlic, finely chopped

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ fire roasted diced tomatoes

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed, softened

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

oz cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained as directed on package (about 3 cups)

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps

Hide Images

1

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix enchilada sauce, taco seasoning mix and chicken until chicken is coated.
2

Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and green chiles to slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
3

Remove chicken from slow cooker, and transfer to cutting board; let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and Cheddar cheese into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
4

Meanwhile, shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker, and stir in cooked pasta. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Expert Tips

Cavatappi pasta is available in the pasta aisle of the grocery store. For a similar substitute, try penne or rotini pasta, which also are great for soaking up that delicious enchilada-flavored sauce.
Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce also comes in a hot variety, for those who prefer more spicy heat.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 210

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 36%
Saturated Fat 12g 60% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 130mg; 43%
Sodium: 960mg; 40%
Potassium: 230mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 34g; 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 4g
Protein: 28g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%
Vitamin C: 6%; 6%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;