Chicken Alfredo ~ lighter version

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

Alfredo-style pasta is my favorite type of pasta!

The recipe is from Recipe Girl . . . I have not tried it yet, but it looks like a keeper! Her blog is awesome :)  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bubble Up

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Great weeknight casserole! Only 5 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Chicken, swiss, ham, Alfredo sauce tossed with refrigerated biscuits. Everyone cleaned their plate and asked for seconds!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love those recipes that take advantage of leftovers and are semi-homemade.  

This one is quick, easy and economical!  Oh yeah, delicious too.

A word about alfredo sauce out of a jar . . . they are a bargain (generic brands are just as good) and give you the best bang for your buck.  I have not found a brand that did not turn out delicious.  It is what you do with that plain jar of sauce, how you doctor it up . . . the flavored ones are awesome.  My favorite is roasted red pepper.  Adding a jar to a sofrito of onion, peppers and garlic, along with your spices of choice, is the beginning of a wonderful meal for me.  

The alfredo sauces are on buy one get one free sale at least once a month at my local grocery store, so I make sure to stock up and always have at least a couple of jars on hand for a quick and delicious meal.

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Red Lobster Crab Alfredo

Photo Source: Food.com

Red Lobster is my favorite restaurant!  I'm always happy to find their copycat recipes :)

I've never had this dish at Red Lobster, but it includes my favorites, pasta, alfredo sauce and crab . . . so it has got to be good.

Comments for this recipe recommended starting off with less parmesan cheese and add more a little at a time until desired thickness is achieved.

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Chicken and Vegetable Alfredo Casserole

Great variety of vegetables and lots of room for variation is what this recipe offers.

The crunchy topping has grabbed by attention for use in other recipes.

There are some variation suggestions at the end of the recipe, one is to experiment with alfredo sauce flavors, which I highly recommend!  

My favorite is roasted red pepper alfredo sauce that is so flavorful and delicious, it does not taste like it came out of a jar . . . and it really does not matter what brand you use.  Another thing I like to do with the roasted red pepper sauce is include some cut roasted red pepper, either fresh or the ones that come in a jar (which is a great item to keep in the pantry to perk up many dishes).

As with all recipes, this semi-homemade recipe can be adapted to fresh vegetables or the combination of vegetables that you prefer.  Recipes are just a guide!

Ingredients

• 1 bag (19 oz) Green Giant® frozen broccoli & carrots with garlic & herbs 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 
• 1 egg, slightly beaten 
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken 
• 1 jar (16 oz) four-cheese Alfredo pasta sauce 
• 1 can (15.25 oz) Green Giant® whole kernel sweet corn, drained

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. In large microwavable bowl, microwave broccoli & carrot mixture as directed on package, using minimum cook time.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, butter and egg with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Set aside.

To hot vegetables in large bowl, add chicken, pasta sauce and corn. Stir gently to combine. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole or 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Sprinkle with crumbly mixture.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.


Tips from Pillsbury:

Two cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked, can be used in place of the chicken.

Alfredo sauce comes in different flavor varieties. Experiment to find your favorite.

Alfredo Pot Pie - Chicken or Turkey

Great for leftovers!  

This is another semi-homemade recipe that utilizes alfredo sauce in a jar.  It is also adaptable to what you have on hand.  Although the recipe calls for turkey, I would use chicken.  Another change I would make is to use fresh vegetables (I really don't like the frozen veggies).  Love the idea of using refrigerator biscuits . . . we usually use puff pastry.

Quick and easy for those days that don't have enough hours in the day.

Ingredients

1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 can (12 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits)

2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese


Steps

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag for minimum time.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in Alfredo sauce, turkey or chicken, cooked vegetables with sauce, basil and black pepper. Cook until mixture is thoroughly heated and bubbly, stirring constantly. Spoon into baking dish.

Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half crosswise. Arrange around edge of baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

Source:  Pillsbury