Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Yield: 8 people
Whenever I am torn between Mexican or Italian dinner, this delicious Mexican chicken Alfredo casserole is my go-to. It is incredibly easy to throw together using only a few simple ingredients. You can even make this ahead and refrigerate or freeze it until ready to serve. Easily make this filling weeknight dinner with chicken, pasta, Alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, salsa, onion, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese, and impress your family with a very tasty dish that they will surely request over and over again!
This casserole is one of my family’s favorite meal rotations. We love pairing this with a simple side salad or some crusty bread. This casserole is also great to bring to potlucks or serve if you are expecting guests. A must-try and no-doubt a keeper!
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Ingredients
4 c. cooked chopped chicken
1 (16 ounces) package of penne pasta
2 (15 ounces) jars of Alfredo sauce
1 (1 ounce) package of taco seasoning
1 c. ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced onion flakes
1½ c. grated Parmesan cheese
1½ c. salsa
HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CHICKEN ALFREDO CASSEROLE
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using cooking spray, lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta when done.
Step 3: Mix the cooked chicken with the onion, Alfredo sauce, salsa, ricotta cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined. Then, toss in the cooked pasta. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake the casserole for about 50 to 60 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes:
Feel free to make this casserole ahead. Just store it in the fridge to freeze.
When ready to serve, thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge completely and bake as instructed.
You can make this casserole in two 8 x 8-inch baking dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 c. cooked chopped chicken
- 1 (16 ounces) package of penne pasta
- 2 (15 ounces) jars of Alfredo sauce
- 1 (1 ounce) package of taco seasoning
- 1 c. ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced onion flakes
- 1½ c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ c. salsa
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using cooking spray, lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta when done.
Step 3: Mix the cooked chicken with the onion, Alfredo sauce, salsa, ricotta cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined. Then, toss in the cooked pasta. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake the casserole for about 50 to 60 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to make this casserole ahead. Just store it in the fridge to freeze. When ready to serve, thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge completely and bake as instructed. You can make this casserole in two 8 x 8-inch baking dishes.
