Cheesy Mexican Noodle Casserole

Mexican noodle casserole with dots of melted cheese in a green cassrole dish.

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This Mexican Noodle Casserole is a quick dinner when you’re craving Mexican but don’t want to fuss. It’s cheesy and has all of the comforting, signature flavors of your favorite enchiladas.

Course entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings serving

Calories 172kcal

Author Beth Neels

Cost $8

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large chicken breast or 1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can tomato sauce
½ cup Salsa of your choice
1 can diced green chilies
4 slices Velveeta
1½ cups cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Season with spices, salt and pepper. If you're using ground beef, season that well.
Sauté the chicken or brown the beef in a large skillet with a splash of olive oil.
Grate the cheese, break the slices into chunks. Reserve half of the slices for the top. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl or a casserole dish. Mix well.
Turn the casserole into a casserole dish. Dot the top with the remaining cheese chunks.
Bake the casserole for 20 minutes until it's heated through.

Notes

Optional Additions

You can add lots of different ingredients to this casserole, if you’d like. Some delicious additions are;

Beans: Add a can of black beans or kidney beans to boost the dish’s protein.
Corn: Try adding canned or frozen corn to the casserole.
Olives: Sliced black olives add color and a bit of briny flavor.
Onion: Sauté diced onion after the meat comes out of the skillet.

Delicious Toppings

Sour Cream: Adds a tangy, creamy note to the dish.
Jalapeños: Finely dice peppers for a bit of a kick.
Lettuce: Shred lettuce to add color and add a fresh note.
Tomatoes: Dice fresh tomatoes and sprinkle them on a serving.
Green Onions: Slice the green tops of scallions to top the casserole.
Cilantro: Finely chop cilantro and sprinkle it on top.

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