Tender, juicy chicken and broccoli baked in a velvety cream sauce and topped with bacon bits and crisp almond meal. A simple casserole recipe that is sure to be a family favorite.
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PREP TIME 20minutes mins
30minutes 50minutes
6 servings 312 kcal
Ingredients:
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6 oz No Yolk Noodles – (egg free egg noodles)
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast – (cooked and shredded)
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12 oz fresh broccoli florets – (chopped)
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1 large shallot – (finely chopped)
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4 cloves of garlic – (minced)
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2 tsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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¼ cup whole wheat flour
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1 cup fat free milk
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½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese – (shredded)
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2 tbsp almond meal
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4 slices lean turkey bacon – (cooked and finely chopped)
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1 cup fat free chicken broth
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Cook noodles in water until al dente (mildly undercooked). Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the broccoli and garlic. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, and sauté until broccoli is slightly tender, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with noodles.
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Preheat oven to 400 and mist a baking dish with cooking spray.
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Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Stir in shallot, and cook until tender, about 1-2 minutes. Turn heat down to medium low, and whisk in flour. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Now turn heat up to medium and slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well combined. Then stir in the milk, and bring to a boil. Let simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened – about 7-8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheese. Mix thoroughly, allowing the cheese to melt.
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Add chicken and sauce to the large bowl with the noodles and broccoli. Pour entire mixture into prepared casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together the almond meal and bacon bits, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
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Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition:
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 312 kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 31 g (10%)Protein: 33.5 g (67%)Fat: 10 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2.7 g (17%)Cholesterol: 98 mg (33%)Sodium: 329 mg (14%)Potassium: 528 mg (15%)Fiber: 2.8 g (12%)Sugar: 3.7 g (4%)Calcium: 100 mg (10%)Iron: 2.5 mg (14%)
