Pasta Chicken Taco Bake Recipe

Name: Pasta Chicken Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces penne pasta (cooked to only firm-tender, drained and set aside); 2 lbs uncooked ground chicken (can use ground beef also); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste, but good to use!); 1 1/2 cups water (more if needed, can use low-sodium chicken broth in place of water if desired, or use half of each); 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my own Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix); 2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn (use the corn mixed with sweet peppers if possible); 2 1/2 cups sliced pitted olives (use the large green pimento-stuffed, also you can use black); 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (or to taste); 1 1/4 cups salsa (or to taste); 2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, drained; salt and pepper (optional); 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

8 -10 ounces penne pasta (cooked to only firm-tender, drained and set aside)
2 lbs uncooked ground chicken (can use ground beef also)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste, but good to use!)
1 1/2 cups water (more if needed, can use low-sodium chicken broth in place of water if desired, or use half of each)
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my own Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn (use the corn mixed with sweet peppers if possible)
2 1/2 cups sliced pitted olives (use the large green pimento-stuffed, also you can use black)
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (or to taste)
1 1/4 cups salsa (or to taste)
2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, drained
salt and pepper (optional)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

1
Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
2
In a skillet cook the ground chicken with onion and garlic until brown.
3
Stir in water (or chicken broth if using) and taco seasoning mix; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in cooked pasta, corn, olives and half of the shredded cheese, salsa, chile peppers and green bell pepper (if using); mix to combine.
5
Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
6
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
7
Bake covered for about 35 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
8
Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes.
9
DELICIOUS!

1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 8 -10 ounces penne pasta (cooked to only firm-tender, drained and set aside), 2 lbs uncooked ground chicken (can use ground beef also), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste, but good to use!), and more.

Yes, Pasta Chicken Taco 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Chicken Taco Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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