WW Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna

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This WW Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna is a tasty dish for Weight Watchers with lighter ingredients. The number of calories will not rise very much in your diet with this dish. Also, all the ingredients in this recipe are easy and not very much in quantity. You can make the WW Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna in only one hour. If you think the steps are difficult, they are not because they are listed in a very simple way in this article. You will use chicken and broccoli as the main ingredients in the lasagna. Also, we will be using different low-fat cheeses for the lasagna, too. Making this for gatherings, parties, or events will be a great option for you.

STATS:

  • Course: Main
  • Total duration: 1 hour
  • Portion size: 1 slice
  • Servings: 6
  • Cooking duration: 40 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation duration: 20 minutes
  • Caloric count: 280 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spoon
  • Measurings cups
  • Cutting bord
  • Measuring spoons
  • Foil
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • One tsp onion powder
  • Half cup grated light Parmesan cheese
  • Nine sheets whole wheat cooked lasagna noodles
  • Half tsp salt
  • Two cups cooked & shredded chicken breast
  • One cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • Two cups chopped broccoli
  • ¾ cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • One cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Two tbsp cornstarch
  • One cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Quarter tsp nutmeg
  • One tsp garlic powder
  • Half tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • We will use chicken breast in this lasagna because it is the main ingredient to use here. Also, as this chicken is lean, Weight Watchers can easily eat it if you add it to your dish. Turkey breast can also be an alternative for your use.

BROCCOLI:

  • Broccoli will add nutrients to your lasagna if you use it. This will also be your main item here. Your cheese will not feel over-rich if you decide to use this in your lasagna. Another idea can be cauliflower for your use as well.

WHOLE WHEAT LASAGNA NOODLES:

  • As this is a lasagna, these noodles will be your main item too. Adding the whole wheat ones will make you feel satisfied when you eat them.

LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • You will not be adding any heavy fats in your lasagna if you choose to use the low-fat cottage cheese. This can make Weight Watchers eat this lasagna comfortably. One more option, instead of this, can be Greek yogurt for your use.

FAT-FREE RICOTTA CHEESE:

  • You will experience a traditional lsagana feeling when you use this cheese to it. Also, use the fat-free one so that your dish does not get heavy. Another option can be using low-fat cream cheese here.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA:

  • The amazing cheese feeling will come along in your dish if you use mozzarella, but use the reduced-fat one here. You can also use part-skim mozzarella if you want to.

CORNSTARCH AND ALMOND MILK:

  • When you make a mixture of both these ingredients, you will get a white sauce that will not be heavy to add to your lasagna. For the milk, you may use low-fat milk as well.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the oven to 180°C.
  2. Use a saucepan to mix in cornstarch and almond milk.
  3. Place it over a medium flame to cook till the mix is thicker.
  4. Take the saucepan away from the heat.
  5. Mix nutmeg, pepper, salt, onion & garlic powder in the saucepan too.
  6. Then use a bowl to mix ricotta, cottage cheese, broccoli, and chicken.
  7. Now, take the baking dish and add the white sauce to it.
  8. Include the cooked lasagna noodles in one layer.
  9. Add the mixture of chicken over the noodles.
  10. Then comes the spreading of shredded mozzarella.
  11. Keep doing these steps until you fill the dish.
  12. At the end, use the white sauce to spread on top.
  13. Lastly, spread the mozzarella too.
  14. Use the foil over the baking dish.
  15. Baking duration for this will be 30 minutes only.
  16. Uncover the baking dish and then bake again.
  17. This time, the duration for baking will be 10 minutes.
  18. Resting time for this lasagna will be  10 minutes too.
  19. Then you can cut your lasagna and enjoy it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • A salad will be a good choice to eat with your tasty lasagna.
  • Make a tomato soup and have it with your warm dish as well.
  • Herbal tea will also be a good choice to pair with this lasagna.

TIPS:

  • When you are cutting the broccoli pieces, cut them into small pieces.
  • Cool down your dish for some time, and then make slices out of it.
  • Try not to add too much cheese to your lasagna to keep it lighter.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You will use a closed vessel to keep your lasagna inside for a period of four days only.

FREEZER:

  • Make separate portions of your dish and then freeze them for a period of 2 months max.

FAQs:

Will frozen broccoli be okay for my lasagna?

  • Yes, you can make use of it, but defrost it and take the water out of it as well.

Can kids have this lasagna with ease?

  • Kids will enjoy this dish as the taste is not too strong here.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Weight Watchers Points: 6 points

Total carbs: 22 grams

Sodium: 520 grams

Protein: 32 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Iron: 2.3 grams

Calories: 280 kcal

Fiber: 4 grams

Calcium: 280 grams

Vitamin A: 3,200 IU

Net carbs: 18 grams

Potassium: 620 grams