Dinner
Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole
Description
Turn store-bought pesto, pasta sauce and grilled chicken breast strips into a comforting casserole.
Ingredients:
- 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)
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta 9 minutes as directed on package. Return to saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Spoon into baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
