Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 0.25 cups butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper , plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1.5 cups cooked chicken
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 cup frozen peas
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray an 8x6-inch dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   For casserole, melt butter in a saucepan. Add cream and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepper, and parsley. Stir until combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Stir chicken, rice, and peas into sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared dish. Set aside.

4. 4

   For topping combine panko, Parmesan cheese, butter, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over top.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until heated and topping is golden brown, 25 to 28 minutes.