Description
Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey cheese into a delightful one-pan meal. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this casserole comes together quickly and offers an explosion of flavor with every bite. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, it’s the perfect choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Add your favorite toppings to customize it further, and enjoy leftovers that taste just as good the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet mild taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 2½ cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, and 1 cup of cheese until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg