Skinny Chicken Casserole
Skinny Chicken Casserole is a lighter take on a cozy bake, featuring whole wheat rigatoni and tender chicken tossed in a tangy light mayo–Parmesan mixture. A shower of panko and extra cheese bakes to a crisp, golden top for contrast to the saucy pasta beneath. Great for weeknights or make-ahead meals when you want comfort without feeling heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skinny Chicken Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a medium casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and mix well. Stir in the cooked pasta and the chicken, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the panko bread crumbs on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, then return to the oven. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
- Calories 525.52 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.86 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 47.34 g 17%
- Total Fat 25.0 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.66 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 692.67 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 308.32 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 153.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.24 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skinny Chicken Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dried Onion, and Light Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 525.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skinny Chicken Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dried Onion, Light Mayonnaise, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skinny Chicken Casserole?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skinny Chicken Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Skinny Chicken Casserole healthy?
- Skinny Chicken Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 525.52 calories and 28.86 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 692.67 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.23 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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