Fiesta Chicken Casserole Delight: 5 Reasons You'll Love This Dish!
Fiesta Chicken Casserole Delight is a hearty, flavorful dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and vibrant Mexican spices into a cheesy, mouthwatering casserole. It's perfect for a family dinner!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups uncooked rotini pasta cook according to package instructions
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 packets mild taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cans corn drained, 15 oz each
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz each
- 5 cups cooked chicken cubed
- 4 cups shredded cheese use any preferred cheese like Colby Jack or Cheddar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the rotini pasta to al dente according to package directions. Don't forget to add a teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sour cream mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Add the corn, black beans, cooked chicken, and half the shredded cheese to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine well.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado slices before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, include diced green chilies or a spicier salsa in the ingredients. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.