Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz rigatoni pasta (or 12 oz other medium pasta shape) or 12 oz ziti pasta (or 12 oz other medium pasta shape)
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into thin strips
1/4 cup ripe olives, chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese
vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F Prepare pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and liquid, cumin and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
When pasta is done, drain well. In bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup cheese and sauce. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	241.97 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.92g	23%
Cholesterol	39.08mg	13%
Sodium	349.92mg	15%
Potassium	167.66mg	4%
Total Carbs	22.09g	7%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	14.33g	29%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	11.6mg	64%
Calcium	244.9mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.66 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.7g	23%
Cholesterol	30.63mg	13%
Sodium	274.27mg	15%
Potassium	131.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	17.31g	7%
Sugars	1.26g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	9%
Protein	11.23g	29%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	11%
Iron	9.1mg	64%
Calcium	192mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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