Easy Jalapeno Chicken Pasta Bake
Description
If you like a little spice in your dinner, this just might be for you. It can be on the table in 30 minutes so it's perfect for those busy weeknight meals when time is precious. It's so delicious with boneless chicken, black beans, pasta, lots of Mexican
Ingredients
1 lb. penne pasta
2 T. olive oil
1 c. boneless chicken, cut into small 1 inch cubes
3/4 c. onion, finely chopped
1 T. fresh garlic, finely minced
3 T. taco seasoning
1 t. paprika, optional
salt and pepper, to taste
18.5 oz. can Progresso Chicken Tortilla Soup
1/4 c. jalapenos, canned or fresh
1 c. frozen corn
1 c. canned black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 c. green pepper, finely chopped
2 - 8 oz. blocks cream cheese
1/2 c. black olives, drained
1 1/4 c. Mozzarella cheese, divided
1 1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, divided
1 c. tortilla chips, crushed, for topping
1 T. cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
1 jalapeno, sliced into circles, for garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with oil.
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water, according to package directions; drain; set aside.
Heat oil in a non-stick pot over medium-high heat; add chicken; saute for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add onion and garlic; saute for about 2 minutes. Add taco seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper; stir until chicken is well coated.
Add soup, jalapenos, corn, black beans and green peppers; stir. Add cream cheese; stir until fully melted into pasta sauce. Add olives, half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta; stir; remove from heat.
Spread half of the pasta mixture in the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle in 1 T. mozzarella cheese and 1 T. cheddar cheese; spread the remaining pasta mixture on top of the cheese. Sprinkle all remaining mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese on top is completely melted and bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro or parsley and sliced jalapeno circles.
Serve immediately garnished with crushed tortilla chips on top.
4 servings.