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Fiesta Chicken

A flavorful and easy-to-make Fiesta Chicken casserole with southwest spices and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups ziti noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 15 ounces corn drained
  • 15 ounces black beans drained & rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded, divided
  • optional green onions diced (optional for garnish)
  • optional avocado sliced (optional for garnish)
  • optional tomato diced (optional for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, sour cream, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, corn, black beans, chicken, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  3. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  5. Garnish with green onions, diced tomato, and sliced avocado if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve this Fiesta Chicken with your favorite sides for a complete meal.