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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells

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By Janelle Shank
Updated Jun 1, 2017
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Stuff jumbo pasta shells with delicious enchilada flavors for a fun twist on a weeknight favorite.

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained
  • 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Cook 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells as directed on box.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, place thin layer of sauce from 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x9-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In sauté pan or 10-inch skillet, cook 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, over medium-high heat until no longer pink in center. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained, and remaining red enchilada sauce to chicken. Simmer over medium-high heat while pasta continues to cook. During last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time, add 1 can (15 oz) can Progresso™ black beans to chicken mixture; stir gently to mix and continue to simmer.
  • Step 
    4
    Drain pasta. Carefully spoon chicken mixture into each pasta shell; place side by side in baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend over top.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

630 Calories
9g Total Fat
39g Protein
98g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
630
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
19%
Sodium
780mg
32%
Potassium
660mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
98g
33%
Dietary Fiber
13g
53%
Sugars
5g
Protein
39g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
6 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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