To create a Weight Watchers-friendly version of Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and estimate its SmartPoints, we’ll make some adjustments to reduce the calorie and fat content. Here’s the modified recipe:
Weight Watchers Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or use a low-calorie alternative)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or another low-calorie milk)
- 1 egg, beaten and mixed with the milk
- 8 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces lean ham, diced (choose a low-sodium, reduced-fat option if available)
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or another low-calorie milk)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Dip the chicken chunks in the beaten egg and milk mixture, then toss with whole wheat breadcrumbs, coating well.
- Brown Chicken: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces until golden.
- Assemble Casserole: Place the browned chicken in a baking dish. Top with the cubed reduced-fat Swiss cheese and diced ham.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix the reduced-fat cream of chicken soup with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. Pour the mixture over the chicken, cheese, and ham.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is tender and bubbly.
Estimated SmartPoints:
- Chicken Breast: 0 SmartPoints
- Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs: About 1 Smart Point
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: 0 SmartPoints
- Egg: About 2 Smart Points
- Reduced-Fat Swiss Cheese: Approximately 2 Smart Points
- Lean Ham: Approximately 1 Smart Point
- Reduced-Fat Cream of Chicken Soup: About 4 Smart Points per serving
Estimated Total Smart Points:
- Per Serving (assuming 6 servings): About 7 Smart Points per serving.
These are estimates and can vary based on specific brands and types of ingredients used. For precise Smart Points, refer to the nutritional information on your products and use the Weight Watchers app or website for the most accurate calculations. Enjoy your healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole!
