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Chicken Vegetable Casserole Lightened Up

Family favorite casserole dish lightened up with milk instead of heavy cream sauce. This complete meal is loaded with vegetables, protein and a starch.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 8 ounce pasta I used chickpea
  • 5 cups vegetables broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9 x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat add butter and stir until melted. Whisk in flour until combined and a thick roux forms. Slowly whisk in the milk and stir until it thickens. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese until combined.
  3. In a large pot cook pasta according to package directions. During the last two minutes add the broccoli. Drain.
  4. Combine pasta, broccoli and remaining vegetables with chicken in the prepared casserole dish. Pour sauce over all ingredients and gently fold into the vegetables and chicken. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 263mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.