For a richer flavor, consider using freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers to the casserole. If you don't have panko bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs can be used instead. To prevent the pasta from sticking, toss it with a little olive oil after draining.
Skinny Chicken Casserole
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME55 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS33
A comforting and lighter take on a classic casserole, featuring whole wheat pasta and lean chicken, embraced in a creamy, flavorful sauce and topped with a golden, crispy crust.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate20 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium616 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a medium-sized casserole dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
Step
8 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside. (15 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
In a medium bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the shredded Parmesan cheese until well combined. (5 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Add the cooked pasta and cubed chicken to the sauce mixture. Gently toss to ensure that the pasta and chicken are evenly coated. (5 minutes)
05
Step
42 mins
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, followed by the Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs. Cover the dish with aluminum foil. (5 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes more. (40 minutes)
07
StepRemove from the oven and let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. (2 minutes)
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Brendon White
Apr 5, 2025The recipe was a little bland for my taste, so I added some garlic powder and onion powder. It definitely helped!
Hattie Schamberger
Mar 22, 2025The panko bread crumb topping added a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely make this again!
Maryam Grant
Mar 10, 2025This is a great recipe for using up leftover cooked chicken.
Joany Bosco
Mar 7, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Zita Larson
Mar 6, 2025This recipe was surprisingly easy and delicious! My family loved it, and I felt good about serving them something relatively healthy.
Lura Schmidt
Feb 13, 2025I added some broccoli florets to the casserole for extra vegetables, and it turned out great.
Augusta Quigley
Jan 19, 2025I was skeptical about using light mayonnaise, but it worked perfectly in this casserole. It was creamy and flavorful without being too heavy.