Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole (lighter version)
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole: A guilt-free twist on a classic, delivering savory goodness without the extra calories. Indulge smartly!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons flour
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can low sodium chicken broth 14.5 ounces
- 1 cup fat free half & half
- 4 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese cut into small pieces ½ package
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°.
- In a large sauce pan cook pasta for the shortest time directed on the package, usually 9 minutes.8 ounces spaghetti
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat, add onion and peppers and cook until tender, about 4 - 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and whisk until combined, be sure to get all the lumps out. Add half & half and cream cheese and whisk until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Heat until bubbly and thick, 2-3 minutes.4 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 4 teaspoons flour, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 can low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup fat free half & half, 4 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese cut into small pieces
- Stir in spaghetti and chicken, top with cheese and bake in the oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 - 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.3 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese
Notes
If you don’t have an oven proof skillet then pour the mixture into a casserole dish, baking dish, or large pot such as a Dutch oven. I would coat it with cooking spray for easier clean up. I have read before that you can put aluminum foil on a plastic handle to make it oven proof, this is NOT recommended.
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Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2mg