I love a good chicken casserole, and an easy, low-point version is even better.
This Ritz Chicken Casserole is just 3 points per serving on Weight Watchers. You could even enjoy two servings for only 6 points.
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This casserole is simple to prepare. For convenience I used a cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, but leftover chicken or freshly baked chicken works well too.
Start by shredding the chicken. In a mixing bowl combine a can of Healthy Request Cream of Chicken condensed soup, fat-free sour cream, skim milk and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder and dried parsley). Stir until smooth, then fold in the shredded chicken and a cup of peas and carrots (I used frozen).
Grease a pie pan or an 8×8 baking dish with no-stick cooking spray and add the chicken mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese (or reduced-fat cheddar) evenly over the top.
To top the casserole, I used reduced-fat Ritz crackers to save points. Place 10 crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them with a meat mallet or the bottom of a pan until they are in small pieces, then sprinkle the crumbs over the cheese.
Instead of drizzling melted butter over the crackers, lightly spray them with no-stick cooking spray (I used an olive oil-based spray). Using spray instead of butter saves a lot of points while still giving a golden, crispy topping.
Bake the casserole at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. This makes a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ritz Chicken Casserole – Weight Watchers
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 10 1/2 oz. can Healthy Request Cream of Chicken condensed soup
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup peas and carrots (I used frozen)
- 10 reduced-fat Ritz crackers
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a mixing bowl combine the soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley. Stir to combine, then fold in the shredded chicken and vegetables.
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Spray a pie pan or an 8×8 baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the pan.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
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Place the Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them with a mallet or pan. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the cheese.
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Lightly spray the cracker topping with no-stick cooking spray, then transfer the dish to the oven.
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Bake 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot. Serve and enjoy!
If you want more low- or zero-point options, check my roundup posts featuring 20 Zero Point Recipes and 20 (More) Zero Point Recipes for ideas that help you save points while still enjoying tasty meals.
For sweet treats that fit into Weight Watchers, see my collection of 50 Weight Watchers Freestyle Desserts for plenty of dessert inspiration.
