Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole, skinny recipe.

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)

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!

This is an inexpensive dish, you can make this ahead, then top it with the breadcrumbs and put it in the oven 20 minutes before you are ready for dinner.

I have a great tip I've talked about before but if you are new here you will love this!

I buy chicken breast in bulk because it's less expensive. When I get home from the store I separate the chicken placing some in my refrigerator to use right away, I take a portion and place them in freezer bags to freeze for the future and I set two or three chicken breasts aside and throw them in my crock pot. I pour some water over them and 4-6 hours later I have perfect shredded chicken to use in other recipes though out the week such as enchiladas, chicken salad, stuffed peppers, or whatever! A great way to save time in the kitchen and only takes minutes to do.

Directions:

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).

Enjoy!

Servings: 6 

Serving Size: 1/6th 

Old Points: 6 pts

Points+: 8 pts

Calories: 313

Fat: 9.9 g

Protein: 27.2 g

Carb: 31.2 g

Fiber: 4.4 g

Sugar: 2.6 g

Sodium: 256.7 mg (without salt) 

Recipe Source: skinny taste