5.0 from 3 votes
Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole
It is a creamy alfredo base but with the added fiesta ranch spices it made it absolutely incredible!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1303IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1303IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.