Fiesta Chicken Casserole

13 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

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.
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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.
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40MINS

Total Time

$3.78

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Rotisserie Chicken
10 oz
Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
Fusilli Pasta
8 oz
Fusilli Pasta
Water
6 cups
Water
up to 8 cups
Red Bell Pepper
1
Red Bell Pepper, sliced
Salsa
1 cup
Salsa
Sour Cream
1 cup
Sour Cream
Taco Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Taco Seasoning
Whole Kernel Corn
1 can
(15 oz)
Whole Kernel Corn, drained
Black Beans
1 can
(15 oz)
Black Beans, drained, rinsed
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, diced
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
2 cups
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend, divided
Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
for garnish
optional
Salt
to taste
Salt
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a large pot with Water (6 cups), add a pinch of Salt (to taste) and bring to a boil.
step 3
Add the Fusilli Pasta (8 oz) and cook to al dente according to package instructions; for about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool.
step 4
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.
step 5
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.
step 6
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.
step 7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
step 8
Serve with Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp).
step 8 Serve with Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp).

RECIPES TAG

Beans & Legumes
American
Comfort Food
Chicken
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
Pasta
Mexican
Vegetables
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