Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti | How Sweet It Is

By longhornfans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 pound of dry whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 10-ounce can of red enchilada sauce
• 3/4 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• cilantro for topping

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from howsweeteats.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Boil water for pasta and prepare pasta according to directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onions, peppers and pepper and let cook until vegetables are soft, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then stir in chicken, cumin, cayenne, paprika and chili powder, along with the can of enchilada sauce.
4. Turn the heat down to low, drain the cooked pasta, then add pasta to the skillet too.
5. Fold in cheese and mix thoroughly to combine. Toss with a set of kitchen tongs until everything is mixed, then serve with a bunch of fresh cilantro.