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Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole

Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole: A Cheesy Family Favorite

Enjoy this Mexican chicken pasta casserole, a savory blend of flavors perfect for family dinners and easy leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta Choose any shape
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes Mild or hot based on preference
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Corn Drain well
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse before use
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Optional
  • 1 can Green Chilis Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of mushroom can be swapped
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese Reserve 1 cup for topping
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh garnish
Topping
  • 1 cup More Cheese For topping
  • 1/4 cup Olives Reserved black olives for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, corn, black beans, black olives, green chilis, cream of chicken soup, ground cumin, and garlic salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the slightly cooled pasta to the mixture and fold together until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of cheese over the top.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved olives and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Thoroughly drain beans and corn to avoid excess moisture. Layer cheese throughout for maximum flavor. Adjust spice levels to fit preferences.

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