Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for GF version)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté the onions, garlic, carrots, and green beans until slightly softened.
4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
5. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and almond milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Season the sauce with dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
7. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and mix everything together.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
9. Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Flavor Profile:

This Chicken and Vegetable Casserole is a classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy herb-infused sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that will bring warmth to your family gathering.

Macronutrient breakdown per serving:

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 6g
• Fat: 12g

Weight Watchers (WW) SmartPoints per serving:

Each serving of the Chicken and Vegetable Casserole recipe would be approximately 8 WW SmartPoints.

Shopping List:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Onion
• Garlic
• Chicken broth
• Almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
• Olive oil