Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion , sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper , sliced
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast , cubed
• 1 jar salsa , 16 ounce
• 2 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 package taco seasoning , 1 ounce
• 1 can black beans , 15 ounce
• 1 can corn , 15 ounce
• 1 package shredded Cheddar cheese , 16 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ziti and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

3. 3

   Cook chicken in the same skillet until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine salsa, cream cheese, and taco seasoning in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 6

   Combine ziti, chicken, salsa mixture, onion mixture, black beans, and corn in a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and mix until combined. Pour into a baking pan.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.