WW Baked Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach

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This WW Baked Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach is a delicious dish. This dish gets baked in only 45 minutes, so we don’t have to spend lots of time. We would easily make this bake when we are busy. Prepare this bake with a combination of chicken, cheese, oil, mushrooms, spices, and spinach. All of these ingredients are simply available in our home pantry, so we don’t have to worry about spending much time finding these components. WW Baked Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach is a light dish, so if you don’t want to have something heavy, this dish is perfect for you. Serve this bake with roasted zucchini, cauliflower mash, or salad for a filling meal. This recipe contains only 4-5 points per serving. This bake stores perfectly, so it is best to prepare for meal preparation as well.

STATS:

  • Calories: 265 kcal
  • Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
  • Portion size: 1 portion
  • Cooking time: Thirty minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Overall time: Forty-five minutes
  • Course: Dinner
  • Diet: Weight Watchers friendly
  • Portion: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Whisk
  • Oven-safe baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1.5 cups mushroom slices
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • One cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • Half cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese shreds
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

  • We use lean chicken breast fillets to lower the fat content. It keeps the bake light but filling and tasty in the same way. You can also use rotisserie chicken and trim its skin to lower the calories. We have to shred the chicken so it gets mixed properly.

SPINACH:

  • Use the fresh spinach to prepare this bake if possible, as it gets soft quickly. It includes the volume without the addition of extra carbs. Utilize frozen chicken if required, though defrost them first and drain all the water to prevent the soggy bake.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms include a savory flavor in the dish. It helps in balancing the creamy foundation. Use cremini or white mushrooms to prepare this bake; both provide the same taste. Sauté them before adding them to the bake to eliminate the moisture content.

COTTAGE CHEESE & GREEK YOGURT:

  • Use them to form the smooth & creamy base of the sauce instead of utilizing heavy cream. Blend them to make a smooth consistency if you want. It helps to provide a thick texture in the bake and also provides protein content.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We preheat the oven to 375° F.
  2. Warm the oil in a pan and include the onions in it.
  3. Sauté them till they get translucent & soft.
  4. Include the mushrooms & garlic in the pan.
  5. Cook them to dry all the moisture & get brown.
  6. Include the spinach in the pan and cook till it wilts.
  7. Whisk the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cornstarch, seasoning, and broth in the small dish.
  8. Include the chicken in the pan and mix the sauce into it.
  9. Include the blend in the tray & sprinkle mozzarella & parmesan over the mixture.
  10. Bake this dish for 20-25 minutes till it gets golden & bubbly.
  11. Leave the bake for five minutes, make the slices, and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGGIES:

  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Broccoli Florets
  • Air-Fried Asparagus
  • Sautéed Zucchini Slices
  • Garlic Sautéed Spinach

WW SALADS:

  • Cucumber and Dill Salad
  • Simple Garden Lettuce Salad
  • Tomato and Red Onion Salad
  • Spinach and Berry Salad
  • Lemon-Herb Mixed Greens

SOUPS:

  • WW Zero-Point Vegetable Soup
  • Clear Mushroom Broth Soup
  • Light Tomato Basil Soup
  • Cabbage and Carrot Soup
  • Spinach and Garlic Soup

WW SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Air-Fried Potato Wedges
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Quinoa

BREAD:

  • Whole-Wheat Thin Bread
  • Light Garlic Toast
  • Light Dinner Roll
  • Pita Wedges
  • Air-Fried Tortilla Triangles

TIPS:

  • Sauté the vegetables properly to remove all the additional moisture content from the bake.
  • Include some extra cornstarch to make the sauce thicker.
  • Use rotisserie chicken by removing its skin to save time without adding calories.
  • Mix the chili flakes for the additional spice content.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the slices in the covered dish & store for 3-4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the dish for two months in a closed dish.

FAQs:

Will we use frozen varieties of vegetables to prepare this dish?

  • Frozen varieties work well, though you have to defrost them and strain all the additional water before addition. This way the bread will not become soggy.

Will I utilize ricotta cheese?

  • Ricotta cheese is a great substitute, but it increases the points.

Can we prepare this bake for meal planning purposes?

  • Yes, prepare all the ingredients and even assemble the bake and store them in the fridge, and bake fresh when required.

Is this bake spicy?

  • No, this bake is not spicy, though sprinkle some chili flakes if you want.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 265 kcal

Net carbs: 6 g

Total carbs: 8 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 31 g

Fat: 10 g

Calcium: 180 g

Iron: 1.8 g

Vitamin A: 110 g

Sodium: 420 g

Potassium: 340 g

Serving size: 1 portion

Serving: 6