This casserole is a winner!! This is one of my favorite recipes that I lightened up for Weight Watchers.
I didn’t have to do too much to lighten up this recipe. Just a few simple changes to make it lower in points, but not compromising any of the flavor.
The original version of this chicken casserole called for more butter. Four tablespoons of butter is 20 Freestyle points! I only used one tablespoon of butter for 5 Freestyle points.
Instead of using full fat milk I used fat-free skim milk for less points.
And finally, I used reduced fat cheddar cheese to save 5 Freestyle points.
As always I had my little helper patiently waiting for some food to drop.
This recipe is a good one for him because I use a rotisserie chicken. As soon as he hears me open the bag he is by my side.
There may have been a couple of pieces of chicken that “accidentally” fell on the floor. He was a happy boy.
I love recipes where I can use a rotisserie chicken. It’s a great time saver!
Yield: 6 Servings (4 points per serving for blue and purple, 5 points for green)
- 3/4 cup onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 cups Pepperidge Farm cubed stuffing
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 14 oz. fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 oz. low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Melt butter in a medium pot. Add onions, celery and carrots. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add 2 tablespoons flour and stir well. Slowly add in the chicken broth, stirring as you add it. Then add in the milk. Add in the garlic powder and let mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Turn heat off and stir in the chicken and stuffing. Pour mixture into a 1.75 quart casserole dish.
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Bake for 23 minutes then add cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 7 minutes.
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Let casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Kathy
October 8, 2018 at 10:00 amThis looks and sounds great. Can’t wait to make it.
Curious which serving is correct? Under the title Chicken Casserole, it says Servings:8 and then under that it says Yield: 6 servings – 4 Freestyle points each
keepingonpoint
October 8, 2018 at 10:54 amSorry about that, it’s 6 servings.
Brandy
July 18, 2019 at 12:30 pmHow much is considered a serving?
GLORIA OLSON
October 8, 2018 at 12:04 pmWhat is the serving size?
Marisa
January 10, 2019 at 6:48 pmHi! Looks yummy. I don’t see milk and how much to use in the ingredients list. Help?
keepingonpoint
January 12, 2019 at 10:54 amSorry about that! I’m updating the printable recipe cards and forgot the milk. You add 1/2 cup skim milk. 🙂
Tracey
January 27, 2019 at 3:25 pmJust wondering if the 2 cups of stuffing is dry or already cooked?
keepingonpoint
January 27, 2019 at 4:01 pmYes, I use the dry stuffing.
Terri Smith
September 4, 2020 at 12:06 pmThis was just ok. Not much flavor. Since I’m from La, maybe I’m used to more spice/seasonings. Prob won’t make again
Brenda
April 15, 2021 at 6:51 pmThis is absolutely amazing! I will make it over and over again. Thank you so much for all you do!
keepingonpoint
April 15, 2021 at 8:33 pmI’m so happy you liked it! 🙂
Sharon L Stuebi
June 5, 2021 at 7:57 pmYeah I will add fresh basil and red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano Very nice recipe, Have to use mozzorella or gouda, they dont have cheddar in Peru
karlyn1954
July 10, 2021 at 4:57 pmI’m on WW and my points came out to 7 when I created the recipe. Not sure how you came up with 4 points.
keepingonpoint
July 13, 2021 at 11:33 amCarrots, celery and onion are all 0 points
2 cups of Pepperidge Farm stuffing is 11 points
1 tablespoon of butter is 5 points
Fat free chicken broth is 0 points
1/2 cup fat free skim milk is 1 point
2 tablespoons of flour is 2 points
4 oz. reduced fat cheddar is 5 points
2 cups of shredded chicken is 0 points for blue and purple, 6 points for green.
That’s 25 total points for blue and purple, 31 total points for green. There are 6 servings so it is 4 points per serving for blue and purple, 5 points for green.
karlyn1954
August 17, 2021 at 12:19 pmI made this and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing.
keepingonpoint
August 17, 2021 at 12:23 pmI’m so happy you liked it! 🙂
Brenda Shaw
September 2, 2021 at 4:59 pmLet me start by saying I have made this over and over again. It is absolutely delicious and my go to casserole during weight watchers. I lost over 30 pounds and reached my goal weight. That being said, I’m now sharing with my daughter who goes over everything with a fine tooth comb. And we do not see how this calculation on the cheese can be correct. I cannot find any cheese that comes anywhere near as low as five points for 4 ounces. Can you share what cheese you use?
keepingonpoint
September 3, 2021 at 2:30 pmI’m so happy you like it! If you can’t find cheddar cheese for 5 points (I’m not sure exactly which brand I used) I often use Kroger brand reduced fat Mexican cheese in place of cheddar. 1/2 cup is only 5 points. Over the years it’s become harder for me to find reduced fat cheddar cheese.