Stovetop Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
We trimmed 9 grams of fat and almost 100 calories in this makeover of cheesy chicken-and-broccoli casserole. All the raw ingredients are layered in a skillet, then simmered for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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8 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles
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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1 14- to 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped, if desired
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1 ½ cups skim milk
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½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack or Cheddar cheese
Description
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Place noodles in a large skillet. Pour broth over the noodles. Layer chicken, then broccoli over the noodles.
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Whisk milk, mayonnaise, flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over the broccoli.
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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the noodles and chicken are cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
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Meanwhile, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
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When the casserole is done, sprinkle cheese on top and broil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.