Fiesta Chicken Pasta - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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