Is there such a thing as a healthy-ish casserole?

[rollinsgirl]

Hi All! Call me crazy, but I love casseroles. They are my personal comfort food.....however, I can't seem to find one without canned cream soups or tons of cheese. Does anyone have a good casserole recipe that is somewhat healthier, or at least contains whole foods rather than processed foods?

I will share one that I make all the time. It's delicious. I add some cooked carrots to this recipe and I also use whole wheat spaghetti as well :)

Chicken Tetrazzini

• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/3 cups no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted (I make my own)
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 cup light cream cheese, product
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (- can be left out)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 7 ounces spaghetti or 7 ounces your favorite pasta, cooked
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb skinned, and boned.)
• 2 teaspoons margarine

Directions:

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   Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat, add muchrooms and onion, and saute until all the liquid evaporates.
2. 
   2
   Stir in flour.
3. 
   3
   Gradually add broth, milk, and cream cheese.
4. 
   4
   Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
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   Remove from heat and stir in 2 Tbsp.
6. 
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   of Parmesan cheese and the next 5 ingredients.
7. 
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   Taste for sesonings it may need some salt.
8. 
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   Stir pasta and chicken into the mushroom mixture and spoon into a deep buttered 3-quart baking dish.
9. 
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   Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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    Cover casserole and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
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    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.