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Healthy chicken casserole recipes offer a delicious, nutritious way to maintain your diet plan while still enjoying a scrumptious, comforting meal that Grandma would be proud of. Our curated selection features lower-calorie casseroles that are under 400 calories per serving, packed with warm, home-cooked flavors everyone will love. Pair these incredible recipes with a fresh salad to complete your wholesome dinner experience.
Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake
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With just five ingredients and a prep time of only 15 minutes, this quick and easy chicken casserole is under 300 calories per serving, making it a popular choice among our most-pinned recipes. Enjoy layers of gooey cheese, diced tomatoes, and cooked chicken nestled between corn tortillas. It’s a delicious option that could easily become a weekly family favorite. Who needs takeout when you’ve got something this delicious?
Tortellini and Garden Vegetable Bake
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For a refreshing summer dish everyone will enjoy, try this low-calorie casserole. It includes delicious cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, sugar snap peas, diced chicken, and cheese-filled tortellini. BHG home cook Alyssa shares, “My fiancé really dislikes veggies or meatless meals, but he loved this recipe, even when reheated for lunch.”
Hot Chicken Salad Skillet Casserole
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This scrumptious, creamy chicken casserole uses plain yogurt and hidden veggies to delight even the pickiest eaters. At under 300 calories per serving, it’s loaded with vegetables and retains the warm, bubbly appeal you love in comfort food. Be sure not to skip the unique topping—it combines crushed cornflakes and sliced almonds for a satisfyingly crunchy and healthy twist.
Chicken Alfredo Cauliflower Rice Bake
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Cauliflower rice is now easy to find in the produce section of any grocery store, ready to cut down prep time and reduce dishes. Whether store-bought or homemade, cauliflower serves as the base for this delicious, veggie-packed casserole offering cozy comfort food vibes for under 300 calories per serving.
Chicken Taco Casserole
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This scrumptious, low-fat chicken casserole features gooey cheese and tortilla chips while staying under 200 calories per serving. This leaves plenty of room for adding guacamole and salsa or perhaps a margarita for the adults at the table. For added nutrition that goes unnoticed, consider sneaking in some spinach, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Cheese Tortellini and Chicken Mushroom Casserole
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Use refrigerated whole wheat cheese tortellini for a simple, healthy chicken casserole that is quick and easy to make. Complement it with green beans, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. For a fast shortcut, consider picking up a rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
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Grant Webster
If you’re a big fan of French onion soup, this healthy chicken casserole is a must-try for you and your family. Our testers’ favorite feature is the crunchy onion topping, providing the perfect contrast to the creamy chicken and veggie filling hidden inside.
Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
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Blaine Moats
This delicious chicken casserole is perfect for hosting a group. It’s simple to assemble and bake, so you won’t have to stress before your guests arrive. Offer a variety of toppings like avocado, cheese, and chips, allowing guests to personalize their servings.
Hot and Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Credit: Andy Lyons
This tasty, buttery chicken casserole offers rich flavors at just 354 calories per serving. Pair it with a side of fresh green salad or roasted vegetables. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover chicken and rice in your fridge.
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