Jump to Recipe
WW SmartPoints Recipe of the Day: Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This skinny chicken broccoli casserole is a lightened up version of my Mom's yummy creamy cheesy chicken broccoli casserole from childhood.
It was one of her favorite recipes for leftover turkey and chicken.
And what's not to like? It's quick, tasty and economical.
She always called it chicken and broccoli casserole or turkey broccoli casserole.
Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Chicken Divan)
But it's really just a quick and easy version of Chicken Divan, an American classic dish created by NYC's Divan Parisienne Hotel back in the early 1900s.
(Classic Chicken Divan calls for making Mornay sauce, a white sauce to which you add grated Swiss and Parmesan cheese.)
It's delicious, but a little more work than Mom's quick and easy version that uses cream of chicken soup instead.
If you want a skinny chicken broccoli casserole calling for homemade sauce, check out this Lightened Up Chicken Divan from Gina at Skinny Taste.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe Notes
I made this skinny chicken broccoli casserole by using 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, non-fat evaporated milk and reduced fat cheddar cheese.
I also added more broccoli and used only a light dusting of grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
And I skipped mixing the breadcrumbs with melted butter and opted to coat the top of the casserole lightly with olive oil from my pump spray bottle.
We enjoyed this skinny chicken broccoli casserole recently with warm whole wheat French bread and a simple green salad.
I barely had time to snap a picture before it disappeared!
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chicken Casserole?
According to my calculations, each serving of this lightened up chicken & broccoli casserole has about 362 calories and:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe Variations
no cooked chicken - leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey works well
no broccoli - really any cooked vegetable of your choice will work
no cream of chicken soup - any cream soup would work. So would gravy or a combination of canned soup and gravy
no breadcrumbs - skip them, or substitute other crunchy crumbs - cornflakes, rice krispies, corn chips, potato chips, crackers, etc.
Are You Ready To Firmly Plant YourselfOn The Path To Lasting Weight Loss Success?
If you've made this Enlightened Chicken Divan, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Chicken Divan) Recipe
A lightened up version of Mom's favorite chicken and broccoli casserole recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 6
Calories: 362
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 3 cups boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained
- 2 cans (10-¾ ounces each) 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup non-fat evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Heat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked chicken and broccoli.
In a smaller bowl, mix together the soup, milk and lemon juice. Add this to the chicken and broccoli and stir to combine.
Spread the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar. Toss the bread crumbs and parmesan together and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
Spray lightly with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Recipe Notes
For a quicker, easier dish, make this when you have leftover turkey or chicken to use.
Substitute asparagus for the broccoli and Swiss cheese for the cheddar for a change of pace.
If you don't have bread crumbs, use crushed cracker crumbs, potato chips or corn chips instead.
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Chicken Divan) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /6th of recipe)
Calories 362Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 4g16%
Protein 37g74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy chicken and broccoli, chicken divan, leftover chicken casserole
Did you make this recipe?Mention @simplenourishedliving on Instagram and tag #simplenourishedliving - we love to see your creations!
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More WW Friendly Recipes Using Thanksgiving Leftovers
More Weight Watchers Casseroles
- Slow Cooker Broccoli Corn Casserole
- Slow Cooker Chicken Rice and Broccoli
- Weight Watchers Casserole Recipes
- Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole Made Lighter
This video shows how to make a low carb chicken broccoli casserole:
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
More about Martha McKinnon
This post contains affiliate links to products I like. When you buy something through one of my Amazon links or other (affiliate links), I receive a small commission that helps support this site. Thank you for your purchase!
Subscribe to Get: Top 10 Reader Favorite Recipes
The Top 10 Most Popular Recipes (PDF) on Simple Nourished Living + Weekly Support Emails with Tips & Easy Healthy Recipes Not Found Anywhere Else!
