Best Lower Calorie Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE LOW CAL, LOW FAT

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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Casserole Low Cal, Low Fat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GothicGranola

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon non-fat powdered milk
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mushroom, Sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chicken broth
3 cups rice, Cooked
2 1/2 cups chicken, cubed, cooked
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium saucepan, combine flour and powdered milk.
Slowly add skim milk, stirring to blend.
Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
Add salt, pepper, marjoram and thyme, set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet over low heat, cook celery and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon broth until tender.
Stir in rice, 1 cup broth, chicken and sauce.
Pour into a shallow casserole.
Sprinkle with parsley (and almonds).
Bake, covered 35 minutes; remove lid and bake about 10 minutes longer or until bubbling.
Serve immediately.

SKINNY CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE

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44% less sat fat • 50% more dietary fiber than the original recipe. Ideal for potlucks and family gatherings, this cracker-topped casserole uses cooked chicken, frozen vegetables, and convenience products to keep the prep time to about 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 package (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets
2 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed fiesta nacho cheese soup
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ fire-roasted tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup crushed rich round crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Place chicken in the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, rice, and peas. Spread mixture over the chicken. In a medium bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, nacho cheese soup, diced tomatoes, milk, and crushed red pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Pour soup mixture over broccoli mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over all. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g