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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This is ooey-gooey, noodley, cheesy goodness. Regular white noodles when mixed with cheese are one of the most fattening and health-destroying foods on this planet. Konjac noodles allow you to enjoy that oh-so-magnificent combination of cheese and noodles without widening your waistline. On page 43, you can read more about them and find where to get them if you don’t have our brand. This recipe is found in the "Comforting Casseroles & Bakes" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook, page 120. This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

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Servings: 6
Description

This is ooey-gooey, noodley, cheesy goodness. Regular white noodles when mixed with cheese are one of the most fattening and health-destroying foods on this planet. Konjac noodles allow you to enjoy that oh-so-magnificent combination of cheese and noodles without widening your waistline. On page 43, you can read more about them and find where to get them if you don’t have our brand.This recipe is found in the "Comforting Casseroles & Bakes" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook, page 120. This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

6 People

Ingredients
  • 28 oz konjac noodles (4-single serve bags noodles or rice) (well rinsed and drained)
  • 5 cups chicken breasts (diced, cooked chicken breast (see page 45 for cooking methods), or diced rotisserie chicken)
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes & chilies (1- (10-ounce can) Ro-tel-style diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained)
  • 12 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese (1½ (8-ounce) packages 1/3 less fat cream cheese)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp TH Mineral Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 oz cheddar cheese (equals 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Snip the noodles a bit smaller with kitchen scissors so they are not too terribly long. Put the diced chicken, noodles, and diced tomatoes and chilies in a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3
    Put the cream cheese, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape the mixture into the baking dish using a spatula. Mix in 2 cups of the cheddar. Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Broil for just a couple minutes at the end to make sure all the cheese is golden brown and bubbling, but watch it doesn’t burn.
Note

From Trim Healthy Table~

MAKE A FAMILY MEAL:

  • Enjoy with a large side salad with vinaigrette and an optional nonstarchy veggie for a side, such as steamed asparagus with a little melted butter or coconut oil and salt. This is an ultracheesy main dish, so think moderation if you also want cheese or ranch on your salad or on your side veggies.
  • If you feel like eating some dessert, try a baby-size shake or smoothie in the Shakes and Smoothies chapter (page 468) or perhaps an Incredible Peanut Butter Cookie Muffin (page 371). No need to tag on more cream cheese or cream in your dessert. We always want to respect the heavy S fats and not overdo them.
  • Growing children and other Crossie peeps can include whole-grain garlic bread or another healthy starch.

Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/cheesy-chicken-spaghetti-casserole/