chicken & macaroni alfredo casserole
(1 rating)
I love this recipe! It is very fast and simple, and I am able to re-purpose the leftovers from the day before. And the best thing about it is my 2 teenagers get their veggies and don't complain!
(1 rating)
yield
6 -10
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
Ingredients For chicken & macaroni alfredo casserole
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leftover or cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
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16 ozelbow macaroni
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1 jaralfredo sauce (light)
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1 pkgsteamable petite sweet peas
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1 Tbspminced garlic
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onion powder (to your taste)
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salt & pepper (to your taste)
- TOPPING
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8 ozshredded mozzarella cheese (low fat)
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1/4 cgrated parmesan cheese
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1 pinchdry parsley
How To Make chicken & macaroni alfredo casserole
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1Pre-Heat the oven at 350 degrees.
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2Boil Macaroni in lightly salted water. Chop or shred Chicken & steam the Sweet Peas in the microwave while the Macaroni is cooking. Drain the Macaroni and set aside.
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3Put the Alfredo Sauce, chicken, sweet peas, minced garlic, onion powder, and salt & pepper in a large pot and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
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4Tip: * Add more sauce for a richer dish. * You may also substitute any veggie for sweet peas. * Season to your taste.
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5Stir the Macaroni into the Sauce mixture until all are coated. Pour it into a Casserole dish. Top with the Mozzarella Cheese and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese(optional) and the Dry Parsley.
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6Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly brown.
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