I love Mexican Food, Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a great Mexican American fusion of flavors in this tasty casserole
Fiesta Chicken Casserole is an Instant Pot Pressure Cooking Recipe that can also be made on the stove. Anyway you make it, it’s delicious and will be a family favorite!
Fiesta Chicken Casserole
I love one pot cooking. The Instant Pot helps make that possible and I love it! Fiesta Chicken Casserole is infused with all these yummy flavors and is a perfect combination.
4 Servings | Ready in 20 minutes | Good for Dinner | 6qt Instant Pot
Make this recipe with Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts sliced, either way is perfect and we love to use a Radiatore Pasta too! But any pasta will work just fine! 😉
What is Fiesta Chicken?
Fiesta Chicken is cubed or shredded chicken is a creamy sauce served with corn and black beans. Typically over rice, or on warmed tortillas.
How to Make Fiesta Chicken
I like to make Fiesta Chicken in the Instant Pot because it truly is a one pot meal made this way. The flavors all come together so nicely. However this recipe can also be made on the stove as well. Which ever you prefer. See the instructions below in the recipe card.
What to serve with Fiesta Chicken Casserole?
Casseroles typically have multiple food groups covered and this casserole is no exception. However, a good green salad or fresh fruit would be delicious! Why not try some Watermelon Salsa with dinner?
Can I make Substitutions?
I am all about making substitutions to cut fat, or sodium or for other health reasons or allergies. So yes! Go for it! Of course I have not tested all combinations of substitutions, but try using a plain Greek Yogurt in place of the Sour Cream. It’s delicious!
Can I use Taco Seasonings in place of other spices?
I’ve always said, use what you have. So YES! You can use Taco Seasonings in place of these other spices, use as much or little as you desire. Everyone likes their own level of flavors anyways. 😉
Quick Tips
Don’t have Chicken Tenders? No problem! If using Chicken Breasts, make sure to slice them the long ways. To cook the pasta and chicken all at the same time you will want your chicken to be in Chicken Tender Sizes.
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Fiesta Chicken Casserole
American Mexican Fusion in this Fiesta Chicken Casserole with
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Radiatore Pasta
- 2 Cup Water or Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Cup Salsa
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2+ Cup Corn (canned corn drain)
- 1/2+ Cup Black Beans (Rinsed and drain)
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese *Divided
- optional
- Diced Tomatoes
- Green Onions
- Limes
- Cilantro
- Avocado
Instructions
- Pour Water, Salsa and Pasta into Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
- Place Chicken Tenders or Sliced Chicken Breasts on top of Pasta. Do Not Stir
- Sprinkle Cumin, Chili Powder and Garlic Powder on top of Chicken Breasts
- Close Lid and set to Manual Pressure Cook for 6 mins with a 6 minute natural release
- Remove Chicken and set aside.
- Stir Pasta
- Add Sour Cream
- Add Black Beans and Corn and Stir
- And 1 cup Mexican Blended Cheese and Stir
- Cut or shred Chicken and add to pasta and stir
- Place in casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 5 mins or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with Diced Tomatoes, cilantro, lime wedges, green onions and avocado
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 630Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1117mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 8gSugar: 5gProtein: 37g
Hi, is this recipe supposed to be liquidy?
Hi Adam,
If you use the correct amount of liquid, it will be perfect. However, initially it might seem like there is still too much liquid. As you add the cheese and it cools the sauce thickens and is perfect.
Can I make this with frozen chicken tenders?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken tenders. The time would be the same
I am.making this tonight inan 8 quart ip. I want to use 16 oz of pasta do i double the broth and the salsa?
Hi Kiara,
You will need to double the ingredients if you want to double the pasta. If you wish to use less Cumin and Chili Powder that would be okay, but you would definitely need to double the broth and salsa for the pasta to cook properly. Hope that helps!
Hi did you increase the cooking time when you doubled the recipe???
Hi Jenn, no need to increase the cooking time when you double the recipe. It’s the same!
When use the ninja foodi, would the Cook time be the same as the instant pot… 6minutes and 6 for natural release..
Typically the times would work the same for the different brands of pressure cookers with the same pressure release indicated in the recipe.
Is that 1/2 cup of corn and beans or 1and 1/2 cup?
Hi Susan, I use 1/2 Cup (plus) meaning a generous 1/2 cup. You can add more or less to your tastes! Hope this helps. 😉
Do you know how many calories per serving this is?
Hi Kathryn, I just updated the recipe card to reflect the calories. The nutrition calculator suggests 630 calories per serving.
This looks like a delicious meal. Since I don’t have an instant pot I would need to cook this the old fashioned way. Going to add this to my list of recipes to try.