This ONE POT cheesy enchilada pasta recipe is so simple and completely delicious. It’s done in 30 minutes from start to finish and is a family favorite!
My husband and I absolutely LOVE enchiladas. That was the first dish I made as a married couple and I’ve made them hundreds of time since. While my kids are still not so sure about them, they absolutely loved this enchilada pasta. My daughter even asked for seconds the last time I made it. I was shocked! That may have been a parenting win. I’ll take one wherever I can get it ;)
This pasta is the perfect meal to make on busy weeknights, when you need something quick. It uses ingredients you probably already have in the pantry and is made using only ONE pot, just like my burrito bowls. Less dishes are always a good thing, right?!
Just look at all that cheesy goodness. YUM! This pasta is great loaded up with toppings as well. I love the flavor addition of cilantro.
ONE POT Cheesy Enchilada Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean hamburger
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Old El Paso taco seasoning
- 1 (4.5 ounces) 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles
- 2 (10 ounces) 10-ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces) 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
- 1/2 pound ziti noodles about 2 cups
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese
- Optional toppings: tomatoes avocados, sour cream, cilantro, olives, green onions
Instructions
- Cook the hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in the onions, green chiles and taco seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then stir in the noodles and bring the heat to low. Stir and then cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked. Stir halfway through to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1/2 cups cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top and cover with the lid until melted.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
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This looks like my kind of meal. Easy to make, full of good ingredients and a hearty meal as well. I haven’t made a lot of Mexican food, so this one is going on my list of recipes to try.
We loved this! My toddler even ate it! Winner in our house!
I know this post is from forever ago but is there really only mozzarella cheese in this dish as listed in the ingredients? It looks like cheddar so I was just curious. Thanks!
Hi Brittany! I’m sorry for the typo, yes this is cheddar cheese! I think it would be good with cheddar, jack, or a mexican blend. :)
Pinned and going to make this next week, sounds DELISH!
This has everything I love! Easy, cheesy and yummy! :D
Pasta, Mexican seasoning, ground beef, and tons of cheese!! What’s not to love. I’ll take mine with all the toppings, please :)
I love easy meals like this. This looks perfect!
Mexican and pasta are two of my favorites – what could be better than combining them? Looks delicious!
This is my kind of dinner! I love a one pot meal, and Mexican flavors are my favorite!
I do not make enough one pot meals! What am I doing?! This is amazing!