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Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe


Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
This casserole is another favorite of mine, I love chicken, and this mixture of flavors is so yummy. it's quick & easy, using both the stovetop and microwave.

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces elbow or mini shell macaroni
  • 2 t olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 3/4 lb chicken tenders, cut in 3/4 inch pieces
  • 2 t ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 t dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 t crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
  • 1 jar (6 oz) tomato salsa, divided

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add carrot, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until vegetable soften. Add chicken; increase heat to medium high.
  3. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is cooked thru.
  4. Add cumin, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Drain and rinse pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture, 1 cup cheese, and 1 cup salsa. Stir to blend well. Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 microwave-safe baking 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 thru cooking time to heat evenly. Remove plactic wrap and serve immediately.

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Comments


This sounds really really good.


Love mexican chicken thanks


This recipe was so good, we ate it for two nights and my daughter and I finished it up on the third day for lunch! So easy and I love that I didn't have to turn on my oven in this summer heat!!


Sounds so yummy!! We are going to have to try this one! Thanks!


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