Fiesta Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package dried jumbo shell macaroni; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can fiesta corn; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package four-cheese Mexican blend cheese; 1 cup green onion, diced; 2 cups nacho cheese flavored chips, crushed; guacamole, sour cream, cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package dried jumbo shell macaroni
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can fiesta corn
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) package four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
1 cup green onion, diced
2 cups nacho cheese flavored chips, crushed
guacamole, sour cream, cilantro (optional)

1
preheat oven to 350.
2
cook pasta for about 8-10 minutes rinse and drain. set aside.
3
in skillet, cook peppers and jalapeno in hot oil over med. heat for 5 minutes.
4
stir in chicken, black beans, corn, seasoning mix, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. cook for 5 mins, stirring twice.
5
stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of green onions until blended.
6
spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce in a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. divide filling among shells and put on top of sauce.
7
drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
8
bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
9
uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 5-8 mins longer.
10
top entire dish with chips and remaining 1/2 cup green onions.
11
serve with guacamole, sour cream and/ or cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package dried jumbo shell macaroni, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped, 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can fiesta corn, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Chicken Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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