How to Make Cheesy Chicken and Asparagus Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this Cheesy Chicken and Asparagus Casserole is sure to hit the spot. Bursting with flavor and loaded with tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and gooey cheese, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Asparagus and chicken make a winning combination in this casserole, with the asparagus adding a fresh, crunchy element to the dish, and the chicken providing ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • salt to taste
  • ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and bell peppers; cook and stir until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add rotini, Alfredo sauce, and pesto. Season with salt. Stir until well coated, transfer to a casserole dish, and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 540mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 411mg