CHICKEN & MACARONI ALFREDO CASSEROLE

Chicken & Macaroni Alfredo Casserole image

Provided by Era Stevens

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

leftover or cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
16 oz elbow macaroni
1 jar(s) alfredo sauce (light)
1 pkg steamable petite sweet peas
1 Tbsp minced garlic
onion powder (to your taste)
salt & pepper (to your taste)
TOPPING
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (low fat)
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch dry parsley

Steps:

1. Pre-Heat the oven at 350 degrees.
2. Boil Macaroni in lightly salted water. Chop or shred Chicken & steam the Sweet Peas in the microwave while the Macaroni is cooking. Drain the Macaroni and set aside.
3. Put the Alfredo Sauce, chicken, sweet peas, minced garlic, onion powder, and salt & pepper in a large pot and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Tip: * Add more sauce for a richer dish. * You may also substitute any veggie for sweet peas. * Season to your taste.
5. Stir the Macaroni into the Sauce mixture until all are coated. Pour it into a Casserole dish. Top with the Mozzarella Cheese and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese(optional) and the Dry Parsley.
6. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly brown.