CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI NOODLE CASSEROLE

313 Cals 27 Protein 31 Carbs 10 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
50 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:American
Shredded chicken breast and broccoli cooked with noodles in a light creamy sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs. A simple dish the whole family will love, even the little ones!
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Ronzoni Smart taste noodles, or no-yolk
2 tsp oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
12 oz fresh broccoli florets, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 medium shallot, minced
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1-3/4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup 1% milk
12 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
4 oz shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar, Sargento
cooking spray
3 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs, I used whole wheat
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook noodles in salted water until al dente, or slightly undercooked by 2 minutes. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook on medium heat until golden, about 1 minute.
Add the broccoli and a little salt, sauté and cover the broccoli for about 3 minutes on medium heat until the broccoli begins to soften. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly spray a 9 x 12 casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large pot, heat butter over medium-low heat, when melted add the shallot and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes.
Add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir well, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well combined over medium heat; whisk well for 30 seconds, then add the milk and bring to a boil. Simmer on medium heat, mixing occasionally until it thickens (about 6-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and add reduced fat sharp cheddar and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan cheese; mix well until the cheese melts.
Add the shredded chicken, noodles and broccoli to the sauce and mix well until evenly coated.
Pour into a casserole dish and top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Spray a little more cooking spray on top and bake for about 20 – 25 minutes. Place the casserole under the broiler a few minutes to get the crumbs crisp and golden (careful not to burn).
Serving: 1/6th, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 10g, Sodium: 256.5mg, Fiber: 4.5g, Sugar: 2.5gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:8Purple Smart Points:8Points +:8