Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole

Submitted by TasteTester

"The addition of alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers takes the standard chicken-rice casserole and "kicks it up a notch.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 283.49 g container refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce
• 118.29 ml milk
• 591.47 ml cooked white rice or 591.47 ml wild rice
• 473.18 ml cubed cooked chicken (to save time, can use cooked rotisserie chicken from the market)
• 236.59 ml frozen peas
• 78.78 ml chopped bottled roasted red sweet pepper
• 59.14 ml slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
• 14.79 ml snipped fresh basil or 2.46 ml dried basil, crushed
• 236.59 ml soft breadcrumbs
• 14.79 ml butter, melted

directions

1. *This recipe uses rice that has been already cooked. I cook mine the day ahead, or just make it before starting this recipe.*.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine pasta sauce and milk. Stir in cooked rice, chicken, peas, sweet peppers, nuts and basil. Transfer to 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
3. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and stir. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle on top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes more or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Pinay0618]

This was well-received at our table with a few adjustments - I was concerned about there being no salt or pepper, so I did add those, and also sprinkled with Parmesan before baking instead of using the breadcrumbs (just because it was easier!). Also, I didn't bake it anywhere near as long as the recipe instructs ... I think I went about 30 minutes, just until it was bubbly and the cheese started to brown a little. Thanks for sharing - this will be made again in our home!

 

[loof751]

This is a nice, easy, family-friendly casserole! I used fresh red peppers instead of bottled, otherwise made as specified. The breadcrumb topping was a great touch. We enjoyed this casserole very much - thanks for posting the recipe!