Fiesta Chicken Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (12 ounce) package dried jumbo shell macaroni
    2 large green bell peppers, chopped
    1 (15 1/4 ounce) can fiesta corn
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 cups chopped cooked chicken
    1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
    2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
    1 (8 ounce) package four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
    1 cup green onion, diced
    2 cups nacho cheese flavored chips, crushed
    guacamole, sour cream, cilantro (optional)
Preparation
    preheat oven to 350.
    cook pasta for about 8-10 minutes rinse and drain. set aside.
    in skillet, cook peppers and jalapeno in hot oil over med. heat for 5 minutes.
    stir in chicken, black beans, corn, seasoning mix, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. cook for 5 mins, stirring twice.
    stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of green onions until blended.
    spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce in a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. divide filling among shells and put on top of sauce.
    drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
    bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
    uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 5-8 mins longer.
    top entire dish with chips and remaining 1/2 cup green onions.
    serve with guacamole, sour cream and/ or cilantro.

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