Mexican Chicken Alfredo

  Chicken & Turkey

One family member likes Italian; another likes Mexican. They’ll never compromise when this is on the menu.

Mexican Chicken Alfredo

Average Rating: 4.555555

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or spiral pasta
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 jars (15 ounces each) Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken, onion, salt and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in cheese, salsa, milk and taco seasoning.
  • 3. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
    Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, covered, until bubbly, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 559 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.

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