Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe - effortless to make and tastes great! Chicken slow cooked in a spicy cheesy enchilada sauce and tossed with pasta. The whole family gobbled it up! Chicken, taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic, cumin, chili powder, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, Velveeta, cheddar cheese, salsa, and pasta. Top the pasta with your favorite taco toppings for a meal better than any restaurant!
Place chicken in the crockpot. In a medium bowl, whisk together taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic cloves, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and enchilada sauce. Pour sauce over the chicken. Add a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
Stir cream cheese, heavy cream, Velveeta, cheddar cheese, and salsa into the sauce mixture. Add shredded chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to incorporate. Cover; cook on High heat setting for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook pasta according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain pasta and add to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on HIGH for 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Notes:
You can use any chicken in this recipe. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins are also delicious.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Our favorite store-bought salsas are Mateo’s, Kyliot’s, Chi-Chi’s, and Trader Joe’s.
Variations/Additions:
onions
red bell pepper
corn
black beans
I use cavatappi pasta. Can substitute your favorite pasta shape. Penne pasta, elbow macaroni, or rotini pasta also work great in this dish.
Can I cook Chicken Enchilada Pasta on HIGH? Yes! You can cook the chicken for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.