Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2
Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole for a Tasty Dinner
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces rigatoni pasta ( or 12 ounces other medium pasta shape ) or 12 ounces ziti pasta ( or 12 ounces other medium pasta shape )
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 jalapeno chile , seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts , cooked and cut into thin strips
1/4 cup ripe olives , chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese , Queso cheese , Jalapeno Havarti Cheese , shredded and divided
vegetable oil cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
464
Sugar
6g
Fat
20g
If you're looking for a tasty and easy dinner option, look no further than this Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole. It's a flavorful dish that combines pasta, chicken, and a variety of spices for a meal that's sure to please. While it's not the healthiest option, it's a good way to use up leftover ingredients and provides a hearty and filling dinner option for the whole family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
3.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; sauté until tender.
4.Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes.
5.Stir in chicken, olives, and 1/2 cup cheese.
6.Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon pasta into dish; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
7.Bake casserole at 350°F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PROS

Filled with flavor and easy to make, this casserole is a great dinner option for the family.

It’s also a good way to use up leftover pasta and chicken.

CONS

Some may find this dish a bit spicy due to the use of chili powder and jalapeno.

It’s also not the healthiest dish, with a high amount of cheese and pasta.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish isn’t the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial ingredients such as garlic and olives.
Garlic has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, while olives are high in healthy monounsaturated fats.

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