Best Lighter Broccoli Casserole Recipes

LIGHT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake image

Cheesy chicken and broccoli bakes are the ultimate comfort food, but I wanted to give the classic casserole a healthier spin. Mine cuts down on fat and calories, but keeps the same cozy flavor. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups frozen broccoli florets (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Stir in broccoli, chicken, onion and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COOKING LIGHT'S BROCCOLI, CHEESE, AND RICE CASSEROLE

Cooking Light's Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole image

Save the fat, but keep the flavor! This recipe is quick and simple, perfect for a mid-week meal. My boys were calling for seconds.....and thirds!

Provided by Bread n Butter

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup instant rice, uncooked
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup nonfat milk
4 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together.
Place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 57.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.4

LIGHTER BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Lighter Broccoli Casserole image

This is one I got from Weight Watchers. It says it's 4 pts per serving. I think it might be good with cauliflower or asparagus in place of the broccoli, too.

Provided by Chef MB

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
10 ounces frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
10 ounces fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Thaw and drain the broccoli. Mix all ingredients, pour into a greased casserole pan, and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Note: I would feel free to substitute other fat-free "cream of" soups, and also to change the cheese, as long as you use light or the 2% cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.8