Easy Cheesy Peasy Chicken Casserole

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 473 Calories; 14g Fat; 38g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 77mg Cholesterol; 821mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 10

Ingredients

• Non-aerosol cooking spray
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup light Italian salad dressing
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 9 ounces shell pasta, cooked and drained
• 6 ounces shredded low fat Cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine next 6 ingredients (milk through pepper); blend well. Add chicken, peas and cooked pasta; set aside. Spread half of the Cheddar cheese over the bottom of the baking dish then chicken/pasta mixture; top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until all moisture has been absorbed.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve steamed broccoli spears on the side.
VEGETARIAN: Use non-breaded faux chicken patties.
KOSHER: Use Parmesan-flavored rice sprinkles, soy milk and your favorite soy cheese.