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WW SmartPoints Recipe of the Day: Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This skinny chicken broccoli casserole is a lightened up version of my Mom’s yummy creamy cheesy chicken broccoli casserole from childhood.
It was one of her favorite recipes for leftover turkey and chicken.
And what’s not to like? It’s quick, tasty and economical.
She always called it chicken and broccoli casserole or turkey broccoli casserole.
But it’s really just a quick and easy version of Chicken Divan, an American classic dish created by NYC’s Divan Parisienne Hotel back in the early 1900s.
(Classic Chicken Divan calls for making Mornay sauce, a white sauce to which you add grated Swiss and Parmesan cheese.)
It’s delicious, but a little more work than Mom’s quick and easy version that uses cream of chicken soup instead.
If you want a skinny chicken broccoli casserole calling for homemade sauce, check out this Lightened Up Chicken Divan from Gina at Skinny Taste.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe Notes
I made this skinny chicken broccoli casserole by using 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, non-fat evaporated milk and reduced fat cheddar cheese.
I also added more broccoli and used only a light dusting of grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
And I skipped mixing the breadcrumbs with melted butter and opted to coat the top of the casserole lightly with olive oil from my pump spray bottle.
We enjoyed this skinny chicken broccoli casserole recently with warm whole wheat French bread and a simple green salad.
I barely had time to snap a picture before it disappeared!
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chicken Casserole?
According to my calculations, each serving of this lightened up chicken & broccoli casserole has about 362 calories and:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe Variations
no cooked chicken – leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey works well
no broccoli – really any cooked vegetable of your choice will work
no cream of chicken soup – any cream soup would work. So would gravy or a combination of canned soup and gravy
no breadcrumbs – skip them, or substitute other crunchy crumbs – cornflakes, rice krispies, corn chips, potato chips, crackers, etc.
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Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Chicken Divan) Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup non-fat evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooked chicken and broccoli.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the soup, milk and lemon juice. Add this to the chicken and broccoli and stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar. Toss the bread crumbs and parmesan together and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This video shows how to make a low carb chicken broccoli casserole:
I added this recipe in WW create a recipe. I altered the recipe to show the ingredients for 2 people. Cooked in individual casserole dishes. 5 pts. However, does need a little salt and pepper.
I only had regular cream of chicken soup and regular evaporated milk. And I had a 6oz serving, did I make it totally over the 7 point for green? It was delicious ?
Awesome!
Delicious! I used about 1/2 cup of fat free half & half and about 1/8 c sherry in place of milk
This is comfort food made lighter! I halve the recipe and add in 1/4 c diced onion, a clove of garlic and 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning… Like you, we play around with the flavor factor. Keeps things exciting! Cooked carrots and a small salad round out this meal. I love your recipes!
Wow, wonderful recipe and flashback to my childhood! My mom used to make this all the time. This version sounds lighter than hers, can’t wait to try it.