Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole

from eatingwell.com

Simplify weeknight dinnertime by transforming leftover slow-cooked chicken (see associated recipe, below) into an easy, cheesy casserole.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dried multigrain penne or rotini pasta
  • Reserved Slow-Cooked Ranch Chicken and Vegetables (about 8 cups; see associated recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese (2 ounces)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In a large bowl combine the reserved chicken-vegetable mixture, the flour, and cooked pasta. Spread into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Cover with foil.

  2. 2

    Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.