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Chicken Tetrazzini


Source: Meals Matter
Weight Watchers Simply the best

A simple casserole that is only 8 WW points per serving.

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.

Recipe Details

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

Nutrient Information

Calories: 563
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Protein: 42 g
Vitamin A: 199 RE
Vitamin C: 11 mg
Calcium: 313 mg
Sodium: 387 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 5 g
 
 
 
 
 
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