Description
This Heart Healthy Chicken Casserole is a nutritious and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mushroom sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 4 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 can (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of mushroom soup
- 8 oz reduced fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup roughly crushed gluten-free corn flakes
- 1/2 Tbsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, heat 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the green bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, water, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes, remaining olive oil, paprika, and remaining black pepper. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure that the cream of mushroom soup and corn flakes are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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