Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ziti pasta; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 pound ziti pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; remove from skillet. Place chicken into the skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Combine salsa, cream cheese, and taco seasoning in a saucepan over low heat: cook until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Combine ziti, chicken, salsa mixture, black beans, corn, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Add 8 ounces Cheddar cheese; mix until combined. Pour into a baking pan.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

985

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ziti pasta, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 green bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake

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