WW Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Roast Potatoes

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The WW Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Roast Potatoes is tasty and comforting. This dish contains 50 grams of protein and 440 calories per serving. We made this meal with chicken, butter, Italian mixed herbs, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, seasoning, potatoes, broccolini, Parmesan cheese, cooking spray, and lemon juice. It is ready to serve in just 50 minutes. Store this WW Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Roast Potatoes in the refrigerator for 4 days. You may serve this meal with light tzatziki, lemon asparagus, roasted zucchini, vegetable soup, crunchy cabbage slaw, or garlic green beans.

STATS:

  • Total time: 50 minutes
  • Calories: 440 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 portion of chicken, potatoes, and broccolini
  • Cooking time: 35 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Serving: 4
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Main

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN:

  • 800 g skinless chicken breast
  • 20 g softened light salted butter
  • 1½ tbsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 120 g grated reduced-fat mozzarella
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

POTATOES:

  • 700 g potatoes, cut into small cubes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 20 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp olive oil

SERVING:

  • Cooking spray
  • 300 g broccolini
  • Lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • We use it to include lean protein and make the dish filling. Chicken breast works well and absorbs the flavors perfectly. You may utilize skinless chicken tenderloins as a replacement.

SALTED BUTTER:

  • Salted butter provides a rich and creamy taste in the meal. It keeps the recipe light and carries the seasoning well. You may replace it with light butter as another choice.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • It melts well on the chicken and makes the cheesy topping. Mozzarella cheese keeps the calories low and makes the meal delicious. You may utilize reduced-fat cheddar as an alternative.

POTATOES:

  • These potatoes provide carbs and fiber in the recipe for a heartier texture. They get soft inside and golden outside while roasting. You may use sweet potatoes as a substitute.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • This cheese provides a savory and nutty taste to the roasted potatoes. You may use a small amount of reduced-fat hard cheese as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, heat the oven to 220°C and make similar cubes of the potatoes.
  2. Toss the cubes with paprika, salt, olive oil, Italian herbs, and pepper.
  3. Cover the tray with baking paper, then spread these potato cubes on it & roast them for 15 minutes.
  4. Rub the chicken with garlic, softened butter, herbs, salt, olive oil, and pepper, then reserve some garlic butter mixture.
  5. Cook the chicken in the oven after roasting the potatoes for 15 minutes.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, spread the reserved garlic butter mixture on the chicken.
  7. Include mozzarella on the chicken and spread parmesan on the potatoes.
  8. Steam the broccolini to make it tender and cool the chicken for five minutes.
  9. Lastly, include potato cubes, chicken, and broccolini on a plate and serve the dish warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • Lemon Herb Green Salad
  • Crunchy Cabbage Slaw
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Lemon Asparagus

SAUCES AND DIPS:

  • Low-Fat Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • Light Tzatziki
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa
  • Lemon Herb Yogurt Dressing

SOUPS:

  • Vegetable Soup
  • Tomato and Basil Soup
  • Clear Chicken Vegetable Soup

TIPS:

  • Cut the potatoes into cubes of equal size to get better results when cooking.
  • Don’t overcrowd the potatoes too much, so they can brown and become properly crispy.
  • Stir in some of the reserved mixture during the last 5 minutes to bring out the fresh garlic flavor.
  • Use reduced-fat cheese to cut calories while still keeping the cheesy topping.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store the cooled chicken, potatoes, and broccolini in a closed box for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooked chicken and potatoes in different containers for three months.

FAQs:

Can this dish be made in the air fryer?

  • Yes, you can cook the potatoes first and then put the chicken into the air fryer.

How can you keep the chicken juicy in this dish?

  • You should avoid overcooking it and let the chicken rest for a few minutes so it stays juicier.

Are chicken thighs a good option to include?

  • Yes, boneless chicken thighs work, but the calories and Weight Watchers points will be higher.

Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?

  • Yes, you can get the ingredients ready in advance and cook them whenever you need.

How can I make the meal extra crispy?

  • You should dry the potatoes thoroughly after washing, then cook them in a single layer for better crispness.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 440 kcal

Net carbs: 35 g

Iron: 2.5 mg

Total carbs: 40 g

Vitamin A: 1,200 IU

Fiber: 5 g

Calcium: 250 mg

Protein: 50 g

Sodium: 650 mg

Potassium: 1,250 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 9 Points