Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole


Sarnia PAWG

This Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole is a delicious and comforting meal thats perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with protein, veggies, and cheesy goodness, its sure to satisfy the whole family

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked pasta such as penne or rotini
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Put cooked pasta, black beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Mix the ingredients together

Combine well

Put the mixture in a casserole dish that has been greased

Cover the top with the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Place the dish in the oven and cover it with foil

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the food is hot and the cheese melts

Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before you serve it

If you want, you can add more chopped cilantro as a garnish

Enjoy while hot


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