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Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad that's Irresistibly Flavorful!

A flavorful and refreshing Zesty Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and a variety of colorful ingredients, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider mixing in some diced bell peppers or avocado.
  • Substitute the chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.

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