Chicken Enchilada Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken Enchilada Alfredo Pasta recipe combines the creamy goodness of Alfredo sauce with the bold flavors of chicken enchiladas. It’s a comforting dish that brings together pasta and chicken in a deliciously unique way.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this chicken recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings like cheese, cilantro, or jalapeños.

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Alfredo Pasta

This dish features tender pasta coated in a rich Alfredo sauce, mixed with seasoned chicken, and topped with enchilada flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, enchilada sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Serve: Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve hot.