Lighter Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Lighter Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken Breast Cooked And Chopped; 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice; 2- 1/2 cups Broccoli, Steamed And Chopped; 8 ounces, weight Light Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1- 1/2 cup Nonfat Milk; 1- 1/2 cup Light Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 2 dashes Garlic Salt; 2 dashes Onion Powder; 1 dash Nutmeg; 2 dashes Salt; 2 dashes Pepper; 1 whole Sleeve (about 4 Oz. Size) Golden Round Crackers, Smashed (such As Ritz)

Servings: persons

1 pound Chicken Breast Cooked And Chopped
4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
2- 1/2 cups Broccoli, Steamed And Chopped
8 ounces, weight Light Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1- 1/2 cup Nonfat Milk
1- 1/2 cup Light Cheddar Cheese, Divided
2 dashes Garlic Salt
2 dashes Onion Powder
1 dash Nutmeg
2 dashes Salt
2 dashes Pepper
1 whole Sleeve (about 4 Oz. Size) Golden Round Crackers, Smashed (such As Ritz)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, and steamed broccoli.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large skillet, heat cream cheese, yogurt, chicken broth, and milk.
5
Add 1 cup of cheese and stir to let it melt.
6
Add spices and adjust to taste.
7
Once sauce is smooth and hot, add to chicken mixture and stir until combined.
8
Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and smashed crackers.
9
Bake 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
10
Let sit 5-10 minutes then serve.
11
Adapted from Six Sisters Stuff recipe for Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole.

1368

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Chicken Breast Cooked And Chopped, 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice, 2- 1/2 cups Broccoli, Steamed And Chopped, 8 ounces, weight Light Cream Cheese, and more.

Yes, Lighter Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lighter Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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