Hot Chicken Salad Makeover Light
Transform your comfort food cravings with this *Hot Chicken Salad Makeover Light*, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Packed with lean diced chicken breast, crunchy celery, and vibrant red bell pepper, this casserole takes flavor up a notch with a creamy, tangy dressing made from reduced-fat mayonnaise, nonfat Greek yogurt, and a splash of lemon. Topped with crispy whole-grain breadcrumbs, toasted almonds, and a touch of reduced-fat cheddar, this baked dish delivers indulgence with fewer calories. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect quick-and-easy dinner idea for busy weeknights or a lightened-up option for potlucks. Serve it warm with a fresh green salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Whole-grain breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 spray Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the reduced-fat mayonnaise, nonfat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
In a small bowl, stir together the toasted slivered almonds, whole-grain breadcrumbs, and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle the almond-breadcrumb-cheese mixture evenly over the chicken salad mixture in the baking dish.
Lightly spray the top with olive oil cooking spray to help it crisp up while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 3639 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 259.6 g | 519% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 863 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3237 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
