Contributed By: jferre
Weight Watchers Simply the best
A simple casserole that is only 8 WW points per serving.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
2 tsp Unsalted margarine
2 Celery stalks, diced
2 Scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbs All-purpose flour
1 cup Skim milk
1/3 cup Shreaded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1 cup Cubed cooked skinless chicken breast
1 cup Cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup Frozen green peas
7 Fat-free saltine crackers, crumbled
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a large non stick saucepan, melt margarine. Add cellery and scallions; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Stir in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 3 minutes.
Add the cheese, stir until melted.
Stir in the chicken, macaroni and peas; cook, stirring as needed until heated throughand the peas are thawed, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart casserole; top with cracker crumbs.
Bake until the crumbs are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Cook's Notes
8 Weight Watchers POINTS per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 563
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Total Fat: 10 g
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Saturated Fat: 3 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
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Carbohydrates: 75 g
;
Protein: 42 g
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Vitamin A: 199 RE
;
Vitamin C: 11 mg
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Calcium: 313 mg
;
Sodium: 387 mg
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Iron: 5 mg
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Fiber: 5 g