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Fiesta Chicken Pasta

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Bake

Cheesy Tex-Mex pasta casserole with shredded chicken, salsa, beans, corn, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta rotini or penne
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup green onions optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta until al dente and drain. In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, cream cheese, and taco seasoning. Stir until smooth. Add pasta and half the cheese and mix well. Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired.