Chicken Taco Rigatoni Bake

baked rigatoni out of the oven in baking dish

Chicken Taco Rigatoni Bake

This Chicken Taco Rigatoni Bake is the perfect quick fix dinner that everyone loves. With great flavors and simple ingredients, you'll love making this yummy recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cajun chicken pasta recipe, chicken pasta bake, chicken pasta dishes, chicken rigatoni, easy dinner ideas, easy dinner recipes, pasta bake, pasta bake dishes, pasta bake recipe, pasta bake with chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 499kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $35

Equipment

Oven
2 Dutch Oven or large pot
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mixing spoon
9 x 13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

1 pound dry rigatoni pasta
two 10 ounce cans diced tomatoes with chilies mild
2 cups cooked chopped chicken
1 packet Old El Paso Chicken Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella mixed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta according to package direction, drain and transfer back to pot. Add diced tomatoes, chicken, taco seasoning and cilantro. Mix to combine. Transfer half to baking dish. Top with a layer of cheese then layer with remaining pasta. Top with the rest of the cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and hot. Remove and serve warm.

Notes

Rotisserie Chicken. Use rotisserie chicken for quick fix dinners!
Don't Overcook Pasta. For baked pasta recipes, I like to cook my pasta 1 minute under the recommended time since it will continue to cook slightly when baked.
Try Other Protein. Use ground beef, sausage, turkey and even shrimp for other variations in the pasta.

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