Fiesta Chicken Casserole is the kind of easy, flavorful dinner that makes busy weeknights feel like a win. It’s loaded with chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, all mixed with rice and cheese for a satisfying, Tex-Mex-inspired meal. You can prep it in just a few minutes and let the oven do the rest.
This casserole is perfect when you want comfort food without much effort. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store.
Helpful Tips
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken: This saves time and gives you perfectly shredded chicken with little effort.
- Swap in what you have: You can use pinto beans instead of black beans, or green chilies instead of bell pepper. This recipe is super flexible.
- Add a crunchy topping: Crushed tortilla chips on top adds a nice crunch after baking.
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Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces medium shell pasta cooked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8” casserole dish.
- Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder in a large bowl.
- Stir in the salsa until combined. Add the chicken, corn, beans and half of the cheese.
- Add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and even it out.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with additional salsa and sour cream on top.
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