This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
If you are cooking for a family while trying to stay on track, you know how important it is to find meals everyone will eat.
Not just important. Essential.
No one has time to cook separate “diet food” and regular food. That’s why I love taking familiar comfort food favorites and lightening them up so they work for everyone at the table.
This healthy chicken noodle casserole is my lighter take on the classic Campbell’s version. It’s creamy, cozy and satisfying—but made with smarter swaps to keep it Weight Watchers friendly.
Serve it with a big green salad and you’ve got an easy weeknight dinner that feels like comfort food without the heaviness.
Why I Love This Lightened-Up Chicken Noodle Casserole
• It’s true comfort food that doesn’t feel like “diet food.”
• It uses easy pantry and freezer staples.
• It’s perfect for using up leftover rotisserie chicken.
• It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day.
• It satisfies creamy casserole cravings without going overboard.
Ingredients and Smart Swaps
- 98% Fat-Free Cream of Chicken Soup – Keeps the creamy texture while reducing fat and calories. You can substitute cream of mushroom or make your own light homemade version if preferred.
- Nonfat or 1% Milk – Thins the soup mixture while keeping it lighter. Any milk you have on hand will work — just adjust Points accordingly.
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables – A convenient blend of carrots, peas, corn and green beans. Feel free to swap in broccoli, spinach, mushrooms or whatever vegetables your family prefers.
- Cooked Chicken Breast – Cubed or shredded rotisserie chicken works beautifully here. Leftover grilled or baked chicken is perfect too.
- Egg Noodles (No-Yolk or Whole Grain) – Classic for casseroles. Whole wheat noodles can be used, though they may change texture slightly.
- Parmesan Cheese – Adds savory depth without much fat.
- Reduced-Fat Shredded Cheddar – Gives you that classic cheesy casserole finish while keeping things lighter.
Calories and WW Points?
Each serving (¼ of the recipe) has approximately:
- Calories: 392
- WW Points: 5
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) - Old WW Points: 9 PointsPlus
How to Make this Easy Hearty Casserole
- Prepare noodles according to package directions and drain.
- Preheat oven and prepare the casserole dish (affiliate link).
- Stir together the noodles with the cream of chicken soup, chicken, vegetables and Parmesan Cheese either directly in the casserole dish (affiliate link) or in a bowl.
- Spread mixture out evenly in the pan until hot and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve. (Alternatively you can sprinkle on the cheddar cheese before you bake it if you prefer well browned cheese.)
If you’ve made this Classic Chicken Noodle Casserole, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Healthy Chicken Noodle Casserole (Lightened-Up & Family Friendly)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed 98% Fat-Free Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup non-fat milk
- 2-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, corn, peas)
- 2 cups cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
- 1-1/2 cups medium no-yolk egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 1-1/2-Quart baking dish, stir the soup, milk, vegetables, chicken and noodles.
- Bake at 400°F. for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 9 PointsPlus (Old plan) Here’s a link to the original Campbell’s recipe… Hearty Chicken Noodle Casserole (Campbells Kitchen)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Recipes
If you enjoyed this lightened up chicken noodle casserole you might also enjoy:
- Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
A simple, creamy casserole made with just a handful of ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights. - Favorite Easy Delicious Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken for Weight Watchers
Quick meal ideas that help you turn store-bought rotisserie chicken into easy WW-friendly dinners. - Mini Chicken Pot Pies Made Light and Easy
Individual comfort food classics made lighter without losing their creamy appeal. - Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
A hands-off dinner with tender chicken and hearty potatoes—simple and family approved. - Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
A lighter take on a classic creamy favorite made easy in the crock pot. - Mom’s Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie
Old-fashioned comfort food made lighter so you can enjoy it without the guilt.
This is a new favorite for us! I love easy recipes like this, especially ones that use the pre-cooked chicken I have prepped in the freezer. I used whole wheat egg noodles, unsweetened almond milk and added some onion and garlic powder for a very enjoyable meal! Thank you!
We enjoyed this yummy meal tonight! I love how easy it is and I always have the ingredients on hand. I did add some dried minced onion, thyme and garlic powder. Thanks for a winning recipe that will be repeated here!
Only thing I did different was to add some more seasoning . I used 1/4 teaspoon of salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.
Just tried this for the first time last night and it was delicious and very filling. So easy to make. My husband and I really enjoyed this. Can’t wait to share it with my family and friends.
I’d like to try this recipe with zoodles And some pimentos. Or even a few noodles and the rest zoodles
Zoodles sound like a great idea!! I can’t believe how good zucchini noodles can be 🙂 ~Martha
Both my husband and I give it 10 out of 10.
This was easy and delicious! Thanks for the idea! I interpreted 1 1/2 cups of noodles as 12 oz ( they come in a 12oz bag), it seemed like a lot of noodles, but the picture with the recipe has lots of noodles. When I added the recipe it came up as 13 points a serving, so I’m assuming my interpretation was wrong. Do you just cook the noodles and then measure out 1 1/2 cups?
Hi Ashlly, You measure out 1-1/2 cups of dried noodles and then cook them, drain them and use them. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Thanks so much!
I would have made the same mistake! Thanks for clarifying!
SUPERRRRRRRRR
OK thank you for printing my comment! I appreciate the reply and the openness
Hi,
I’m disappointed in today’s email. I have been looking to this site for simple healthy meal ideas. But this is neither simple nor healthy:
Ingredients: Ingredients: Chicken Stock, Modified Food Starch, Wheat Flour, Cream (Milk), Chicken Meat, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Vegetable Oil, Mechanically Separated Chicken**, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Flavoring, Chicken Fat, Vegetable Oil, Beta Carotene For Color, Soy Protein Isolate, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Soy Lecithin, Celery Extract, Chicken**, Butter (Cream), Butter (Cream, Salt)**, Cream (Cream, Soy Lecithin)**, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk, Enzyme Modified Butter, Butter (Cream, Annatto), Whey Protein Concentrate, Onion Extract, Nonfat Dry Milk, Enzyme Modified Butter Fat And Oil, Whey. **Dehydrated.
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for your comment. Not every recipe here on Simple Nourished Living is right for everyone. As you left yours, I also received this from Jordan in my email…
“Oh my goodness! I was making my grocery list tonight and was thinking how good chicken noodle soup sounded when I saw your noodle casserole recipe in the email–what perfect timing!! Gonna get the stuff for this recipe tomorrow. Thank you!!” ~Jordan
The journey to happy, healthy living is a deeply personal one. We are all at different stages in our journey and for some of us a healthy, balanced life includes the occasional can of creamed soup, in addition to kale and quinoa 🙂