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Fiesta Chicken

A delicious southwest-inspired chicken casserole with cheese, corn, and black beans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups ziti noodles (cooked al dente)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 15 ounces corn (drained)
  • 15 ounces black beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese (shredded, divided)
  • green onions (diced, optional garnish)
  • avocado (sliced, optional garnish)
  • tomato (diced, optional garnish)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, sour cream, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, corn, black beans, shredded chicken, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  3. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with diced green onions, sliced avocado, and diced tomato if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with different toppings.