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Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole

It is a creamy alfredo base but with the added fiesta ranch spices it made it absolutely incredible!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Mexican American
Keyword: chicken pasta casserole, Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole, ranch chicken casserole
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed, about 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 (16-ounce) box Penne Pasta
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Dips Fiesta Ranch mix
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Optional Toppings:

  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Diced Tomatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan add the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the cream cheese has melted.
  • Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese and fiesta ranch packet.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta and cream sauce. Toss the noodles until well-coated. Add the chicken and black beans.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and the top is bubbly. Add optional toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 93mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg

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