Weight Watchers Creamy Italian Chicken is a low-calorie tasty dish. This dish gives a creamy, cheesy, spicy, and satisfying feel. Fat-free items are used to cook this delicious Weight Watchers Creamy Italian Chicken. It is a wholesome and hearty dish. You can enjoy this yummy dish without compromising your weight loss diet plan. Cook chicken with two methods i-e instant pot, or slow cooker. Both methods are mentioned below. Let’s start the dish.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breast 1pound
- Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix 0.7oz packet
- Fat-free cream cheese of Chicken soup 10oz
- Reduced-fat cheese cream 4oz
- Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1/2cup
- Water 3tbsps
Ingredient Notes
Boneless Chicken: We used fat-free boneless to cook Creamy Italian Chicken. Try this recipe with reduced-fat beef, or turkey to maintain Weight Watchers Points.
Italian Dressing Seasoning: I used this ingredient to give an Italian taste to the meal.
Cream Cheese: Use regular or low-fat cheese. I prefer you to use low-fat cheese to lower the calories.
Nonfat Greek Yogurt: It gives a creamy texture to the dish.
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Mist a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add the first layer of chicken and season it with Italian Dressing Seasoning.
- Next, add Fat-free cream cheese of Chicken soup over the Italian dressing.
- Sprinkle over Reduced-fat cheese cream and water.
- Close the slow cooker and simmer on slow flame for 3-4 hours.
- After 5 hours, shift the chicken to a clean plate.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Shift back this chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt to this chicken.
- Mix all ingredients. Cook it for another 5-7 minutes.
- The tasty Creamy Italian Chicken is ready to serve.
Instant Pot
- Spray the instant pot with cooking spray.
- Season boneless chicken with Italian Seasoning, then add to the instant pot.
- Add Fat-free cream cheese of Chicken soup over the Italian dressing.
- Sprinkle over Reduced-fat cheese cream and water.
- Set the instant pot to high pressure.
- Cook all ingredients at high pressure for about 10-20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, place the chicken on a clean plate.
- Shred the chicken by using a fork.
- Add this shredded chicken with plain non-fat Greek Yogurt to the instant pot.
- Combine all ingredients. Cook it to a high flame for another 7-8minutes.
- The delicious creamy Italian Chicken is ready to eat.
Tips
- We use a meat thermometer to check whether the chicken is tender or not.
- Add a little water if your chicken mixture becomes too thick.
- It is important to use only low-fat cheese cream and cheese to reduce the Weight Watchers Points.
- Try this delicious recipe with different ingredients like vegetables, or herbs.
- Enjoy this amazing Creamy Italian Chicken with noodles or brown rice.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: Pack the remaining Creamy Italian Chicken in a sealed container or box. Store this box in the fridge for 4-6 days.
Freezer: I don’t suggest you freeze this chicken dish. Cream and cheese are used which will give a strange taste after frozen. However, you can freeze it for 1-2 months.
Rewarm: You can rewarm the frozen dish by several methods. The first is a burner method. Reheat to a low medium on the burner. The second method is to microwave the frozen dish in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes.
FAQs
Which dishes accompany this Creamy Italian Chicken?
You can serve the tasty and creamy Creamy Italian Chicken with salad, green beans, grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, Cheesy garlic bread, Egg noodles, Parmesan Garlic knots, and rotini pasta.
Can I skip the Italian Seasoning?
No, you can not skip this seasoning. It is the main ingredient that gives an Italian flavor.
Which method is best for cooking Creamy Italian Chicken?
I mentioned the above two methods to cook Creamy Italian Chicken. You can choose any one method. However, I prefer to opt for the Instant Pot method. It takes less time and cooks chicken easily.
Can I make the Italian Seasoning at home?
Yes, you can make seasoning at home. To make this Italian seasoning, you need oregano, basil leaves, rosemary, garlic powder, thyme, and onion powder.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Amount 3/4 cup
Total Calories 224kcal
Carbohydrates 7g
Total Fat 8g
Protein 29g
Sugar 3g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 749mg
Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving 5