Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole
Budgiegirl's Note: This recipe came from a card that was handed out with my weekly Weight Watchers materials. It's comfort food for 6 points per serving.
Budgiegirl's Note: This recipe came from a card that was handed out with my weekly Weight Watchers materials. It's comfort food for 6 points per serving.
- Carbohydrate 201.48800712968 g
- Cholesterol 363.507198808 mg
- Fat 85.789732936 g
- Fiber 15.8079999017715 g
- Protein 195.2462709988 g
- Saturated Fat 28.982470344016 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (2097g)
- Sodium 5327.192650976 mg
- Sugar 185.680007227908 g
- Trans Fat 23.406878494192 g
- Calories 2434 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large casserole, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bake,covered, 35-45 minutes.
- Remove cover; bake 10-15 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
Baking casseroles containing high amounts of dairy requires careful oven temperature management to prevent the proteins in the low-fat cheddar and cream of mushroom soup from separating and turning grainy before the interior reaches serving temperature.
- Substitute the skim milk with unsweetened almond milk at a one-to-one ratio if lactose intolerance is a concern, though the resulting sauce will have a slightly thinner viscosity.
- Grate the low-fat cheddar cheese by hand rather than buying pre-bagged shredded varieties, because commercial anti-caking agents like cellulose interfere with proper melting and smooth sauce emulsification.
- Keep the casserole covered for the initial thirty-five to forty-five minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to trap moisture and heat the center uniformly, then uncover for the final ten to fifteen minutes to evaporate excess surface liquid and promote light browning.
- Portion any leftovers into airtight glass containers within two hours of baking and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Efficient kitchen sequencing allows the macaroni to boil and the chicken breasts to cook while the oven preheats, ensuring the assembly step takes less than ten minutes. Proper storage guarantees the texture remains palatable upon reheating.
