Recipe Image

Servings:

Fiesta Chicken Casserole

This Fiesta Chicken Casserole is the perfect family-style dinner when craving Mexican flavors and a hearty helping of pasta. With a handful of delicious, simple ingredients, 10 minutes of prep time, and a bit more time for baking, you'll be ready to enjoy this fabulous meal.

Total Time

40min

5.0

2 Ratings

Author: SideChef Everyday

Servings:

Ingredients

•

10 oz

Rotisserie Chicken , shredded

•

8 oz

Fusilli Pasta

•

6 cups

Water

•

Red Bell Pepper , sliced

•

1 cup

Salsa

•

1 cup

Sour Cream

•

1 Tbsp

Taco Seasoning

•

1 can
(15 oz)

Whole Kernel Corn , drained

•

1 can
(15 oz)

Black Beans , drained, rinsed

•

Jalapeño Pepper , diced

•

2 cups

Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend , divided

•

1 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

(optional)

•

to taste

Salt

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a large pot with Water (6 cups) , add a pinch of Salt (to taste) and bring to a boil.

Add the Fusilli Pasta (8 oz) and cook to al dente according to package instructions; for about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool.

In a large bowl, stir together the Salsa (1 cup) , Sour Cream (1 cup) , and Taco Seasoning (1 Tbsp) . Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat.

Add the Whole Kernel Corn (1 can) , Black Beans (1 can) , Rotisserie Chicken (10 oz) , Red Bell Pepper (1) , Jalapeño Pepper (1) , and Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (1 cup) . Toss to combine and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (1 cup) on top. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes to warm through the inside.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Serve with Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp) .

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

621

FAT

26.5 g

PROTEIN

32.4 g

CARBS

64.2 g