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Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Casserole is the solution to your weeknight meal planning woes.  Delicious southwest seasoned chicken over a bed of noodles, corn, and black beans, and smothered in melty cheese, you really can't go wrong!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 °F.
  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine noodles, sour cream, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, corn, black beans, chicken, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir together to combine.
  • Transfer into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover with tin foil and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Take the tin foil off and let cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, tomato, and avocado slices if desired.

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