Best Mexican Chicken Alfredo Recipes

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MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO



Mexican Chicken Alfredo image

One family member likes Italian; another likes Mexican. They'll never compromise when this is on the menu. -Tia Woodley, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., 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. , 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 : Calories 559 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO



Cheesy Mexican Chicken Alfredo image

I was hosting a baby shower and wanted to serve something everyone would enjoy. I created this recipe on a whim, so I was totally surprised that it turned out to be such a hit. -Tia Woodley, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, green pepper and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salsa, milk and taco seasoning. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. , Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHICKEN STEW AND MEXICAN CHEESE ALFREDO



Chicken Stew and Mexican Cheese Alfredo image

I was hungry and wanted pasta. I found an Alfredo recipe, but found I didn't have milk or Parmesan cheese! So I created this and it was perfect!

Provided by musicaltaco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
salt to taste
2 ounces spaghetti
4 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
½ cup prepared chicken stew
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Cook spaghetti at a boil until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into the melted butter; add chicken stew, garlic, onion, and oregano. Cook and stir the chicken stew mixture until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Melt 2 1/2 teaspoons cheese into the chicken mixture. Add spaghetti and toss to combine. Top with remaining cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 314.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO.



MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ALFREDO. image

Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Shellfish     Dinner

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

-2 pounds of Boneless Chicken breast sliced into thin strips
-1 pound of Large shrimp peeled and deviened
-16 ounces of Penne pasta or fettucini
-One Quart of Heavy or light cream (I reccomend the heavy cream)
Four ounces of cream cheese
-One cup each of shredded parmesan and Cheddar cheese
-Two to four Pickled Cherry peppers seeded and finely chopped
-1/2 teaspoon of Cajun Seasoning
-1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
-1/4 teaspoon of paprika

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE SAUCE In a heavy bottomed sauce pan add the heavy cream, cream cheese, cherry peppers, cajun seasoning, paprika and black pepper. Heat on low heat until it begins to simmer.Continue simmer for twenty minutes. But don't bring to a boil. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar cheese stirring until melted (about five minutes) FOR THE REST Boil six cups of water with a tablespoon or so of olive oil until it comes to a rolling boil. Add the pasta continue to boil until aldente as per the directions. Drain in a colander, give it a quick cold water rince (only to stop the cooking process,not to make it cold) In a large frying pan heat one table spoon of olive oil till hot but not smoking. Add the chicken breast and sautee stirring constantly for about five minutes or until the chicken in almost cooked. Add the shrimp and continue to sautee until the shrimp is firm and a bright redish pink (about two to three minutes more) Plate the pasta. Pour the alfredo sauce over the pasta and portion the chicken and shrimp atop the plate. Sprinkle just a bit of paprika on each plate.

MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO



Mexican Chicken Alfredo image

This is a "TasteofHome" recipe that my whole family LOVES!!! Although I add more cheese and salsa, I am putting original recipe here. If you wish to add more or less of any ingredient feel free, however I would not use less Alfredo sauce! This is absolutely YUMMY!!

Provided by Kathleen Drury

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg (900g) spiral or scoobi do pasta
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 jar(s) alfredo sauce (15 ounce each)
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 c grated parmesan cheese
1 c medium salsa
1/4 c 2% milk
4 tsp taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken, onion, green pepper and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salsa, milk and taco seasoning.
  • 3. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between two greased 8 inch baking dishes.
  • 4. (Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months, if recipe is too large.) Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • 5. To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE



Cheesy Mexican Chicken Alfredo Recipe image

I was hosting a baby shower and wanted to serve something everyone would enjoy. I created this recipe on a whim, so I was totally surprised that it turned out to be such a hit. -Tia Woodley, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, green pepper and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salsa, milk and taco seasoning.
  • Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes.
  • Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Yield: 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
  • Originally published as Mexican Chicken Alfredo in Casseroles Digest 2011
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  • Nutritional Facts
  • 1/2 cup equals 564 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 894 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 40 g protein.
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MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO



MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO image

Categories     Chicken     Pasta

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or spiral pasta
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 jars (15 ounces each) Alfredo sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup medium salsa
¼ cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. 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. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

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