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Fiesta Chicken

A flavorful and easy Fiesta Chicken casserole packed with southwest spices, shredded chicken, cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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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 drained & rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded, divided
  • optional green onions diced for garnish
  • optional avocado sliced for garnish
  • optional tomato diced for 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, 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 bubbly.
  5. Garnish with green onions, diced tomato, and sliced avocado if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.