Healthy Comfort-Food Recipes: Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Twice-Baked Cheesy Acorn Squash

Mar 17 2016
The term "comfort food" probably conjures thoughts of creamy, cheesy, carby dishes... It's unlikely the word "healthy" comes to mind. Well, these two new recipes fit the comfort-food bill, and they're loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Dig in!



Hungry Girl's Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe

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1/6th of recipe: 189 calories, 4g total fat (1.5g sat. fat), 550mg sodium, 13.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 22.5g protein

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This casserole tastes so rich and decadent, you won't believe it's low in calories... but it is! Pureed cauliflower makes it extra creamy.

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 1/2 cups roughly chopped cauliflower

1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic

3 cups frozen petite mixed vegetables

1 cup fat-free or nearly fat-free chicken or turkey gravy

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray.

Bring an extra-large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Meanwhile, place cauliflower in a medium-large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave for 6 minutes, or until soft.

While the chicken and cauliflower are cooking, in a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parm, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Mix well.

Chop chicken, and transfer to a large bowl.

Drain excess water from cauliflower, and transfer to a blender. Add garlic, and pulse until smooth.

Add cauliflower puree to the bowl of chicken. Add frozen veggies, gravy, and cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly.

Transfer mixture to the baking pan, and smooth out the surface.

Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.

Bake until filling is hot and bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Hungry Girl's Healthy Twice-Baked Cheesy Acorn Squash Recipe

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1/4 of recipe (1 stuffed squash half): 177 calories, 6g total fat (3g sat. fat), 288mg sodium, 27g carbs, 4g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 6.5g protein

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Two 20-oz. acorn squash, halved, seeds removed

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

2 tbsp. light butter

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup chopped scallions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake until soft, 25–30 minutes.

Carefully scoop out the insides of squash, and place in a large bowl. Add cheddar cheese, butter, and seasonings. Mash and mix until cheese has melted and mixture is uniform.

Stir in 2 tbsp. Parm. Evenly distribute mixture among the hollow squash halves.

Top with scallions and remaining 1 tbsp. Parm. Bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

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