Rating: 4 stars
12 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0

We trimmed 9 grams of fat and almost 100 calories in this makeover of cheesy chicken-and-broccoli casserole. All the raw ingredients are layered in a skillet, then simmered for a quick weeknight dinner.

Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012

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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Place noodles in a large skillet. Pour broth over the noodles. Layer chicken, then broccoli over the noodles.

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  • Whisk milk, mayonnaise, flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over the broccoli.

  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the noodles and chicken are cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.

  • When the casserole is done, sprinkle cheese on top and broil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

446 calories; protein 33.1g; carbohydrates 41.2g; dietary fiber 5.6g; sugars 6.5g; fat 14.9g; saturated fat 6.8g; cholesterol 74.9mg; vitamin a iu 1128.1IU; vitamin c 26.8mg; folate 62.6mcg; calcium 302.8mg; iron 1.5mg; magnesium 41.1mg; potassium 424.3mg; sodium 662mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 1g.

2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

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