Name: Cheesy Chicken and Asparagus Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
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; 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

419	Calories
21g	Fat
41g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 540mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 41mg	203%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 411mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.