Entree, Chicken (Healthy): Makeover Chicken A La King Casserole

By LynnK

One serving (1 cup) equals 306 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 405 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Chicken A La King Casserole in Light & Tasty June/July 2001, p15

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 6 ounces cubed reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta)
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add the chicken, celery, green pepper and pimientos.

Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Transfer to a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes.

Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and golden. Yield: 8 servings.