Best 6 Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the bold heat of green chiles with succulent chicken and tender pasta, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This delectable dish is a symphony of taste and texture, featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection, roasted poblano peppers adding a smoky depth, and a medley of colorful vegetables for a vibrant touch. The creamy sauce, made with a blend of cheeses, sour cream, and milk, brings it all together, creating a rich and flavorful experience that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes two additional variations: a vegetarian version that swaps chicken for hearty mushrooms, and a spicy version that cranks up the heat with the addition of chipotle peppers. Whether you prefer a classic comfort food or crave something with a kick, this Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake has something for everyone. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT GREEN CHILE CHICKEN PASTA



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This delicious, cheesy green chile pasta comes together in one pot and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup medium green salsa verde (from 16-oz jar)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Stir in garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add water, salsa verde, green chiles, uncooked pasta and taco seasoning mix; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 13 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has been absorbed.
  • Stir in cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese until melted. Stir in chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese, the cilantro, tomatoes and green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY CHICKEN, GREEN CHILE & ZITI CASSEROLE



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Serve up something unexpected with our Creamy Chicken, Green Chile & Ziti Casserole. This hearty ziti casserole has just the right amount of heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
1 can (10.75 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 can (7 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cups cooked chopped chicken
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Big Slice Colby Jack Cheese Slices
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix soup, sour cream, green chiles and cumin in large bowl until blended.
  • Drain pasta. Add to soup mixture along with the chicken; mix well. Spoon half the pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the cheese slices. Repeat layers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • When Ready to Serve
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Remove plastic wrap from casserole; re-cover with foil. Bake (frozen) casserole 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min. Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 28 g

BAKED PENNE WITH GREEN CHILES



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This baked pasta dish is the result of playing around in the kitchen one day and merging two beloved cheesy dishes: chiles rellenos and pasta al forno. It's creamy with some heat and tang, but nothing overwhelming.

Provided by Kathy Brennan

Categories     Dinner     Pasta     Cheese     Chile Pepper     Cheddar     Bake     Milk/Cream     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
One 15-ounce (425-g) can crushed tomatoes
One 4-ounce (115-g) can diced green chiles, drained
2 cups (230 g) shredded sharp Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1 pound (455 g) penne or ziti
1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C), with a rack in the middle position. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a 13 by 9-inch (33 by 23-cm) baking dish, stir together the milk, cream, tomatoes, chiles, Cheddar, and mustard. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then set the tomato mixture aside.
  • When the water boils, season it generously with salt; it should taste like seawater. When it returns to a boil, add the pasta, quickly stir to separate the noodles, then cover the pot. When the water returns to a boil again, uncover and boil the pasta until very al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta thoroughly, then pour the noodles on top of the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Gently "shake" the dish to distribute the ingredients, then top evenly with the Pecorino.*
  • Bake until bubbling and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make Ahead
  • Prepare to * without preheating the oven, then keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) until hot, about 30 to 60 minutes (if frozen), uncovering for the last 10 minutes or so.
  • Staggered
  • Serve hot or warm. It will keep, loosely covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven for up to 2 hours.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA



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I thought this would make a delicious alternative from our usual enchiladas or tacos and I was right. We love this! The sauce is so flavorful! It also makes some fabulous leftovers! Run, don't walk, to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients for this yumminess as soon as you can! Top with avocado, green onion, black olives, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Provided by Lori Bachner Carey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
⅔ cup red enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into onion; saute until fragrant and softened, another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken, green enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors blend, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir sour cream into enchilada mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Pour enchilada mixture over penne pasta and toss to coat completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 685.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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I was hungry, and this is what I had! Feel free to add extra veggies: celery, carrots, frozen peas, bell peppers...whatever you like!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
2 cups pasta, cooked and drained
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, diced and drained
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup sour cream
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT for 1 cup monterey jack and 1 cup sharp cheddar, in a large bowl. Pour into greased 11x13 casserole dish.
  • Top casserole with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.8, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 100.8, Sodium 1005.7, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4, Protein 27.8

GREEN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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I revised this recipe on 8/10/15 and I have to say it is simply amazing. The flavor is just incredible, and it was so easy.

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounce(s) dried pasta
1 cup(s) home made low sodium chicken stock
1 cup(s) salsa verde
4 ounce(s) can diced green chiles
4 ounce(s) cream cheese
1 cup(s) cheddar, grated
1 cup(s) mozzrella, asadeo or muenster grated
2 cup(s) cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup(s) grated cheese for topping
- **pico de gallo for garnish

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan heat chicken stock, salsa verde and cut cream cheese into small pcs. and add to liquid. Stir or whisk occasionally to break down cream cheese as much as possible. If it does not all melt down, no problem.
  • Chop cooked chicken into bite size pcs.
  • Meanwhile boil pasta according to package directions, except remove about 2 min sooner while still al dente and drain and rinse with cool water. Once cooled, place in large bowl or pot and add chicken, green chiles and grated cheeses and mix together.
  • Pour liquid into bowl with pasta and mix well.
  • OVEN method: Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray oil. Place pasta mix in dish, top with extra grated cheese and bake at 400° for 20 min or until cheese has melted. Allow to cool about 20 min. before serving. Garnish with pico de gall. Serve with Sour Cream.
  • ELECTRIC skillet method: You can also use an elec. skillet. Just spray sides and bottom, pour pasta in, top with extra grated cheese and place on simmer. It will only take about 15 min. for cheese to melt, and it's done! Garnish with sour cream and/or pico de gallo.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. This is especially true for the green chiles.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of green chiles in the recipe. Or, if you like it hot, you can add more.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still moist. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

This Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of green chiles, chicken, pasta, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Green Chile Chicken Pasta Bake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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