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Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Delicious casserole made with tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, creamy sauce, mixed with whole wheat rotini and topped with cheddar cheese.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 630kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat rotini
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian dried herbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fat-free-milk or whole milk
  • 16 oz broccoli florets can use fresh, frozen, or steam-in-bag package
  • 5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt small container
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray 2 qt. casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Also, in the meantime, steam or lightly cook broccoli, ensuring it remains crisp. If using steam-in-bag package, cook broccoli in the microwave according to the directions on the package; set aside.
  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and cook chopped onion tender.
  • Add the cubed chicken, garlic, Italian dried herbs, and paprika. Cook stirring until the chicken is cooked through. Drain any extra liquid from the pan, if needed.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and stir constantly, cooking for one minute. Add the milk, little by little, and always stirring until fully combined. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in the cooked broccoli, and heat for about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add yogurt, mayo, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese melts and it's bubbly. Enjoy!!

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Notes

  • For a firmer broccoli texture, do not cook first. Let it cook in the oven.
  • Top the casserole with crushed Ritz crackers, potato chips, or cornflakes for extra crunch and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 1mg