Low Fat Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipes

CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted., Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

LOW FAT CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients and put into a sprayed baking dish. Top with the remaining ingredients and bake at 350 degrees until hot; approximately 20-30 minute.

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
• Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
• Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
• Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

LOW FAT GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta until done, drain, return to pan.
• Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 2t oil.
• Cover to keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking: in 12 inch saucepan, heat remaing 1t oil over med heat.
• Add onion, cook and stir 1 minute.
• Add chicken, and garlic.
• Cook and stir until chicken is done.
• Stir in chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
• cook 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in parsley and butter.
• Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture in saucepan,
• Toss to mix.

SKINNY CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water; stir in pasta. Pour into baking dish.
• Rub chicken tenders with pepper flakes and salt. Place chicken in single layer on top of pasta mixture in baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of sauce is absorbed. Remove foil; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat in butter. Cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Pour mixture into medium bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked pasta. Top with basil.

CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE LOW CAL, LOW FAT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium saucepan, combine flour and powdered milk.
• Slowly add skim milk, stirring to blend.
• Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
• Add salt, pepper, marjoram and thyme, set aside.
• In a large non-stick skillet over low heat, cook celery and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon broth until tender.
• Stir in rice, 1 cup broth, chicken and sauce.
• Pour into a shallow casserole.
• Sprinkle with parsley (and almonds).
• Bake, covered 35 minutes; remove lid and bake about 10 minutes longer or until bubbling.
• Serve immediately.

LOWER-CALORIE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix cream of chicken soup, chicken, vegetables, yogurt, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour into the baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle crushed crackers over cheese and spritz with avocado oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 30 minutes. Spritz with avocado oil again and broil until crackers are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

LOWER-FAT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir frozen broccoli, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until well combined.
• Add cooked chicken to the broccoli mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

LOW-CARB CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt margarine in a roasting pan with minced garlic in the preheated oven. Add chicken, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven but leave the oven on.
• Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, and egg together in a bowl. Spread evenly over the top of the chicken. Pour vodka marinara sauce over top and spread evenly.
• Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Continue to bake until melted, about 10 minutes.