Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake

  Chicken & Turkey

Cheesy chicken and broccoli bakes are the ultimate comfort food, but I wanted to give the classic casserole a healthier spin. Mine cuts down on fat and calories, but keeps the same cozy flavor.

Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups frozen broccoli florets (about 9 ounces), thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Stir in broccoli, chicken, onion and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • 2. Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 274 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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