Monday, October 17, 2011

Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole


This is a quick weekday meal that I found at Tablespoon.com, but it is actually a Better Crocker Recipe.  I used a whole wheat veggie pasta that I got from Trader Joe's and I substitute roasted bell peppers with sun dried tomatoes because it is what I had on hand, and it was delicious.  Everyone ate it up and it took very minimal prep on my part.


2
cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (6 ounces)
1/2
cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1/3
cup basil pesto
1/4
cup fat-free (skim) milk
1
container (10 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
2
packages (6 ounces each) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips, chopped
1/4
cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)

  1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  2. Cook pasta 9 minutes as directed on package. Return to saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Spoon into baking dish.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

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