One Skillet Enchilada Pasta. I have a new baby boy. That makes three kids ages 4 and under. My attention is……well, very divided these days. I love cooking. I love to make a warm, yummy, bubbly meal. However, I cannot make a meal that requires lots of attention or intricate details. I need to get dinner on the table quick during the hour in which my toddlers seem to have the MOST energy and needs.
Its amazing isn’t it?! It’s like their little bodies can tell time. My day can be going smoothly and I can feel pretty pulled together…..then, 4:45 hits and the crazy breaks loose. That also happens to be right before I start dinner. OYE! Lets band together moms and make a pact, we won’t let the crazy hour ruin dinner. This one skillet pasta is essentially a homemade version of hamburger helper. It comes together quickly and tastes amazing. Toddlers will be happy, hungry teenage boys will praise you, husbands will be calling dibs on the leftovers for lunch. Wow them!
(And P.S…..Keep a few bags of my Secret Recipe Taco Filling in the freezer and you will even be one more step ahead with this meal)
*recipe inspired by Number 2 Pencil*
PrintOne Skillet Enchilada Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cups Secret Recipe Taco Filling
- 14 oz can chicken broth
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 3 cups dried rotini pasta
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded (plus more for garnish)
- Garnish with black olives, green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a lit, saute garlic and onions in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
- Add Secret Recipe Taco Filling and stir until warmed.
- Add pasta, broth, and enchilada sauce to pan.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove lid and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Remove from heat and top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve with black olives, green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream.
- ENJOY!
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Made this tonight and it was delish! I made the taco meat during nap time which made throwing dinner together during our crazy hour super easy thanks!
Your recipes are just what I need! My kids are all grown, but I am retired and a quilter. Dinner seems to be an after thought, although not to my husband! I especially like that I can download them as a pdf to my computer! No retyping so I don’t lose the recipe or have so much paper clutter to go through. Your Secret Recipe Taco Filling is on the list for today.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I don’t even have kids and I find it hard enough to get dinner churned out quickly enough for my own rumbling belly! 🙂 I made enchiladas last night and forgot how much I loved them- now I need to try this pasta version!
I’m so glad you enjoy these recipes! The pasta version is equally delicious. I definately recommend a Slow Cooker meal for a busy schedule. Set it and forget it, but you can still eat a home cooked meal.
This enchilada looks hearty and delicious. Thanks for the recent follow on Pinterest. Much appreciated.
You are very welcome! Enjoy your time in the kitchen!
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