WW Cheesy Chicken Rotini Skillet

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Preparing your WW Cheesy Chicken Rotini Skillet will take 30 minutes. The number of calories from eating your dish will be 300 kcal per serve. There is a small amount of tools for making your WW Cheesy Chicken Rotini Skillet. We will use lightweight ingredients to make your recipe. The ingredients for your dish are not large in amount. Here, the basic ones include rotini pasta, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, and chicken breast. Making your dish will not be a hard job for you. Your dish will come out satisfying and creamy. Prepare this dish for occasions, events, or family gatherings.

STATS:

  • Cooking duration: Twenty minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total duration: Thirty minutes
  • Number of calories: 300 kcal
  • Preparation duration: Ten minutes
  • Portion size: 1½ cups
  • Servings: Four

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Medium pot
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Large non-stick skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • One cup skim milk
  • Two cups dry whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
  • One teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • One cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Two tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth (for sautéing)
  • One cup shredded cheddar cheese (reduced-fat)
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Half teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Half teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chopped spinach

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI:

  • Whole wheat rotini pasta will be the main item for your dish. This pasta will gi.ve your dish fiber, which will make it satisfying. Another idea for you is to use chickpea pasta.

COOKED CHICKEN BREAST:

  • Chicken breast is another basic ingredient for your dish. We will use the cooked one in it. Adding this ingredient will give protein to your dish. Turkey breast can be another choice for your use.

GARLIC:

  • Use garlic in your dish to add a rich taste. The taste of your dish will become deeper from using garlic. You can use half a tsp of garlic powder as a substitute.

LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH:

  • Adding this broth to your dish will give it a good taste. This broth will help you in cooking garlic. Use the low-sodium one to lower the salt in your dish. Vegetable broth can also work for you.

SKIM MILK:

  • Skim milk will give creaminess to your sauce in your dish. This milk is lighter than the regular milk for your use. Use unsweetened almond milk for a different option.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • The main cheesy feeling will come from using this cheese in your dish. Reduced-fat cheddar cheese is lighter than the normal one. Reduced-fat mozzarella is another idea for your dish.

PLAIN NONFAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • Greek yogurt will help make your sauce thick. We will use non-fat one to keep the recipe light for you. Light sour cream is a different idea for your dish.

SPINACH:

  • Adding spinach to your recipe will give it a good color. Also, you will get nutrients from using spinach in your dish. Zucchini is another idea for your use.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Boil your rotini pasta first.
  2. Then drain your cooked pasta and place it on a side.
  3. Take your large skillet and warm it on a moderate flame.
  4. Include two tbsp of broth to cook the garlic with it.
  5. Cooking time will be 30 seconds by mixing constantly.
  6. Then comes the use of cooked and cut chicken in your skillet.
  7. Mix it to cook for three minutes.
  8. Add skim milk and chicken broth to the mix.
  9. Now add Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
  10. Simmering time for your dish will be five minutes to make the mixture thick.
  11. Keep your flame too low and include in Greek yogurt slowly and carefully.
  12. Now, include shredded cheese to melt it properly.
  13. Finally comes the use of spinach and cooked pasta in your skillet.
  14. Mix up all these ingredients and cook for three more minutes.
  15. Now your warm and tasty skillet dish is ready.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Eat your cheesy dish with a green salad to make it healthier.
  • Include roasted veggies to eat with your dish for a good taste.
  • Adding parsley to your cooked dish will give it a fresh feeling.
  • Drizzle lemon on your dish to make it taste fresh.
  • Eating green beans with your dish will give you a good flavor.

TIPS:

  • Utilize a fine-quality non-stick pan to cook your dish without sticking.
  • Keep your heat to a low level when you include Greek yogurt in your dish.
  • Add a little milk when the sauce is becoming very thick.
  • Cook your pasta in a decent amount because a little firm pasta will give you a better feeling.
  • Check the flavor of your dish to know if you want to include more seasonings.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add your remaining dish to a tight box to store it for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Include your dish inside a closed vessel to keep for two months.

FAQs:

May I utilize uncooked chicken for my recipe?

  • Cut your uncooked chicken into cubes and cook it in your skillet. Then add the liquid ingredients to make your sauce.

How to prepare my dish without gluten?

  • Add gluten-free pasta to your dish to remove gluten.

Will I utilize more veggies in my dish?

  • Using broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms will work fine.

How can I prepare my dish beforehand?

  • Cook your dish and keep it chilled to warm it for eating later.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.8 milligrams

Calcium: 220 milligrams

Net Carbs: Twenty-seven grams

Total Carbs: 31 grams

Potassium: 410 milligrams

Fiber: Four grams

Vitamin A: 1,200 IU

Caloric count: 300 kcal

Protein: 32 grams

Fat: Six grams

Sodium: 390 milligrams

WW Points: Five to six points