Description
Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a vibrant and flavorful dish designed for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This one-pan wonder combines tender rotini pasta, juicy chicken, and zesty ingredients like salsa and taco seasoning to create a comforting meal that is sure to delight family and friends. Topped with gooey cheese and customizable to suit your taste, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for potlucks or cozy dinners at home, Fiesta Chicken Casserole brings excitement to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet mild taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 2½ cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture. Add corn, black beans, chicken, and 1 cup of cheese; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg