Heart Healthy
Our version of this American family favorite is creamy and delicious but lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber than traditional pasta casseroles.
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Whole-Wheat Pasta
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Servings
6
Ingredients
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13.25 ounces pasta -
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts -
3/4 teaspoon Italian spice blend OR -
3/4 teaspoon thyme -
15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn OR -
16 ounces corn -
16 ounces broccoli -
8 ounces cream cheese -
1 cup yogurt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot. Cover and set aside. -
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken over high heat for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Italian seasoning, corn, broccoli, cream cheese, and yogurt. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream cheese has melted. -
Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the cooked pasta, stirring to combine. -
Transfer the pasta mixture to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 486 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | |
| Sodium | 456 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11 g | |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 45 g | |
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Servings
6
Ingredients
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13.25 ounces pasta -
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts -
3/4 teaspoon Italian spice blend OR -
3/4 teaspoon thyme -
15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn OR -
16 ounces corn -
16 ounces broccoli -
8 ounces cream cheese -
1 cup yogurt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot. Cover and set aside. -
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken over high heat for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Italian seasoning, corn, broccoli, cream cheese, and yogurt. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream cheese has melted. -
Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the cooked pasta, stirring to combine. -
Transfer the pasta mixture to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
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