Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces small sized pasta; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies, drained; 1 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 ½ cups salsa; 1 cup scallion

Servings: persons

8 ounces small sized pasta
1 tablespoon oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ cups salsa
1 cup scallion

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta according to directions and drain.
2
Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic, onion and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes or until tender.
3
IN a bowl combine pasta, veggie mix, chicken, corn, chilies, 1/2 cup cheese and chili powder.
4
Spoon some salsa into bottom of a casserole dish and spoon chicken mix over the salsa.
5
Top with more salsa and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6
Bake until it is heated through, about 20 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with scallions.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces small sized pasta, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole 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.

Mexican Casserole

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