Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken ($4.98 from Sam’s Club)
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce ($2.34)
- 1 cup chicken broth (already had on hand)
- 1 bag mozzarella cheese ($2.98)
- 1 box rotini noodles (already had on hand)
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini noodles and cook until al dente, following the instructions on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the chicken: While the noodles are cooking, remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare the dish: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour the cooked noodles. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and the jar of Alfredo sauce, stirring to combine.
- Add the chicken and season: Spread the shredded rotisserie chicken evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder to taste over the chicken.
- Bake the dish: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Add the cheese: After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and stir everything together to ensure the sauce, chicken, and noodles are well mixed. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Melt the cheese: Place the dish back in the oven, uncovered, for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair with garlic bread or your favorite side.
Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients:
- 10 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 roll sausage (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3/4 container ricotta cheese
- 1 large bag shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cans marinara or spaghetti sauce
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 425°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and lay the noodles flat on parchment paper to cool.
- Cook the meat mixture: In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef and sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain the fat and set the mixture aside.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the cooked meat mixture. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste. Add some shredded mozzarella (about 1 cup) to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Assemble the lasagna rolls: Take one lasagna noodle and spread a layer of the ricotta and meat mixture on top. Sprinkle with a little more mozzarella cheese, then gently roll up the noodle. Repeat with all the noodles.
- Prepare the baking dish: Coat the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of marinara sauce. Place the rolled lasagna noodles seam-side down into the dish.
- Cover with sauce and cheese: Once all the rolls are in the dish, pour the remaining sauce evenly over them. Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the lasagna rolls: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the lasagna rolls rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with garlic bread for a complete meal!
Both dishes serve around 6 people and are perfect for leftovers!