Mexican Chicken Casserole
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
8
ounces elbow or small shell pasta
2
teaspoons olive oil
1
large carrot, grated
1
medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1
tablespoon minced garlic
3/4
pound chicken tenders, cut in 3/4-inch pieces
2
teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2
teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground red pepper
2
cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1
jar (16 ounces) tomato salsa, divided
Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add chicken, increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add cumin, oregano, salt and red pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
2.
Grease 13X9-inch microwavable dish. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture, 1 cup cheese and 1 cup salsa. Mix well; pour into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1 cup salsa and 1 cup cheese. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH 4 to 6 minutes, turning dish halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Sodium | 1443 mg |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Cholesterol | 102 mg |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Calories | 591 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 1-1/2 |
| Meat | 5 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Starch | 3 |
This recipe appears in: Mexican