1Package Taco Seasoning or Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
1 12-16ozPackage Elbow Macaroni or Gluten Free Elbow Macaroni
2 8ozCans Tomato Sauce
1 14.5ozCan Diced Tomatoes with Green ChiliesDrained
1 15ozCan Ranch Style Beans
1/2CupSliced Black Olives
1/4CupChopped Onion
1CupShredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*.
1. In a large skillet, sprayed with non stick cooking spray, cook the ground chicken until well done.
2. While the chicken is cooking, prepare and cook the macaroni as instructed on the package. Drain and return to the bowl.
3. Once the chicken is done, drain it and return to the skillet adding in the taco seasoning and preparing as it is indicated on the package.
4. Add the cooked and seasoned chicken to the macaroni pasta along with the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with chilies. Mix this until all the pasta is well coated.
5. Spray a 9x13 dish with non stick cooking spray, then place 1/2 the pasta mixture on the bottom of the dish evenly.
6. Top it evenly with the ranch style beans, half of the olives and onions, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese.
7. Place the remaining pasta on top of this layer.
8. Top with the remaining black olives, onions, and cheese.
9. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.