How to Make Skinny Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious dinner option that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Skinny Chicken Casserole recipe! Packed with lean protein and a variety of vegetables, this casserole is not only satisfying and tasty, but it's also good for you.

One of the best things about this dish is that it's a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have on hand. Whether you have a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or some grilled chicken from...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat rigatoni
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a medium-sized casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix mayonnaise, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Mix in cooked pasta and chicken, making sure everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and replace in the oven. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before dishing out.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 616mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 198mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 138mg