Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake
These easy, breezy pasta bakes mean you can enjoy your favorite comfort food without waiting over a pot of boiling water.
Recipe Summary Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake
I created this with ingredients I had in the pantry, and it turned into a family favorite!
Ingredients | Oven Baked Pasta Recipes1 pound ziti pasta1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, sliced1 green bell pepper, sliced1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed1 (16 ounce) jar salsa2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, dividedDirectionsFill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; remove from skillet. Place chicken into the skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes.Combine salsa, cream cheese, and taco seasoning in a saucepan over low heat: cook until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Combine ziti, chicken, salsa mixture, black beans, corn, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Add 8 ounces Cheddar cheese; mix until combined. Pour into a baking pan.Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.Mexican cheese blend can be substituted for the Cheddar cheese.Info | Oven Baked Pasta Recipesprep:
10 mins
cook:
57 mins
total:
1 hr 7 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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