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Chicken Enchilada Pasta Bake

TexazTaste
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or Italian parsley, chopped

For the Enchilada Sauce

  • 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp gluten free flour (all-purpose and whole wheat work as well)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt, to taste
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Separate the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred. Set aside along with the grated cheese and the chopped cilantro.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare the Banza chickpea rotini according to package instructions. Pour into a colander and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • For the sauce, gather all the dry ingredients together (flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and cinnamon) into a small bowl. In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil and add the flour mixture, whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste. While whisking, pour in the broth making sure there are no lumps. Simmer mixture for 5-7 minutes until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the rotini pasta into the sauce. If there is not enough liquid, or the enchilada sauce is too spicy, you can add a small can of tomato sauce. Mix in the shredded chicken and pour into a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Top with cheese and place the dish into the preheated oven on middle rack for 20-25 minutes, or until mixture is bubbling and top has started to brown. Remove from oven and serve warm. Top with cilantro.