Hearty Chicken Casserole Recipe

Hearty Chicken Casserole Recipe
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80% would make again

Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The cheesy topping and creamy consistency are sure to win ’em over!

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the chicken, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through.
  • Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine tomatoes and soup; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 346 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 35 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Hearty Chicken Casserole published in Light & Tasty February/March 2008, p44

Alton Brown's dish is a cross between chicken pot pie and casserole. It's one hearty fall recipe.


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Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by pickles10az

Hubby and I loved this Dish. Since we are both low-carbing I left out the kidney and black beans and added a small bag of frozen cauliflower, it was delish.

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2009 by briandean

Very good, and extremely simple to make. For those who measure portions, it's a very good sized serving.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by mjlouk

Very easy, very good!

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