Mexican Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta, rigatoni or Ziti or other medium pasta, shape, uncooked; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onions chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, undrained; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 8 ounces chicken breasts cooked, (skinless, boneless), julienned; 1/4 cup olives ripe; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese grated, or queso quesadilla, or havarti, with jalapeno pepper, cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta, rigatoni or Ziti or other medium pasta, shape, uncooked
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onions chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
28 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, undrained
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano dried
8 ounces chicken breasts cooked, (skinless, boneless), julienned
1/4 cup olives ripe
4 ounces monterey jack cheese grated, or queso quesadilla, or havarti, with jalapeno pepper, cheese, divided

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
3
While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the chili powder and stir for 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes and liquid, cumin and oregano.
7
Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
8
When pasta is done, drain well.
9
In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup of cheese, and sauce.
10
Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish lightly sprayed with vegetable oil.
11
Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
12
Cover loosely with foil and bake until warmed through and the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

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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: 1 pound pasta, rigatoni or Ziti or other medium pasta, shape, uncooked, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onions chopped, 1 clove garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pasta 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 Pasta Casserole

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