The WW Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Pasta is tasty and has 355 kcal per serving. Takes 30 minutes to prepare this meal. Serve it at events, lunches, feasts, festivals, dinners, functions, get-togethers, or holidays. It contains chicken breast, whole wheat penne, light butter, olive oil, salt, garlic, light cream cheese, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, low-sodium chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, parsley, cooking spray, and garlic powder. We may pair it with roasted broccoli, garlic green beans, mixed greens salad, garlic toast, cucumber tomato salad, chicken vegetable soup, cooked spinach, or grilled zucchini. You may keep this WW Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Pasta in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Course: Main
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Serving spoon
- Medium pot
- Whisk
- Colander
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- Half tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces boneless chicken breast(bite-sized pieces)
- Half cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- One tbsp light butter
- Half cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- Quarter tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
- Quarter tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST:
- This component gives lean protein and low fat. It cooks quickly and stays tender as well. Include turkey breast if you are not using chicken breast.
WHOLE WHEAT PENNE PASTA:
- It includes fiber and keeps you full for longer. This pasta gives a pleasant nutty taste to the dish. You may use high-protein pasta as an alternative.
LIGHT BUTTER:
- Butter makes the classic garlic butter taste and keeps the calories low. You may use reduced-fat butter as another idea.
LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:
- It gives a rich and creamy sauce without using heavy cream. Cream cheese melts smoothly and gives a mild tangy taste. You may use reduced-fat ricotta as a substitute.
NON-FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:
- We use it to make the sauce creamy and give low calories as well. You may use plain low-fat Greek yogurt as another option.
LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH:
- It loosens the sauce and gives a savory taste to the meal. Vegetable broth is a good alternative if you do not have chicken broth.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, boil salted water in the large pot and cook whole wheat pasta as per package instructions.
- Reserve a quarter cup of pasta water before draining, then season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
- Warm olive oil and light butter in the large skillet over moderate flame.
- Cook chicken for 8 minutes, then remove it from the skillet.
- In that skillet, cook garlic for 30 seconds then add chicken broth as well.
- Reduce the heat and mix softened light cream cheese with other ingredients.
- Whisk Greek yogurt till the sauce becomes creamy and include Parmesan cheese as well.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet and gently toss all the ingredients.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add reserved pasta water to it.
- Lastly, sprinkle the dish with parsley and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mixed Greens Salad
- Spinach Salad
BREAD:
- Whole Grain Bread
- Garlic Toast
- Light Breadsticks
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
SOUP:
- Tomato Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone Soup
SIDE:
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Grilled Zucchini
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables
- Sautéed Spinach
TIPS:
- Avoid overcooking the chicken so it is not very dry.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the smoothest sauce.
- Include spinach for extra nutrition & color in the dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include this chicken with creamy pasta in the box to keep for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the dish in the vessel for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will rotisserie chicken give good results in this recipe?
- Yes, just shred the cooked chicken then include in the meal.
Are extra vegetables good to include in this meal?
- Yes, you may add spinach, mushrooms, or peas as per your choice.
Why is the sauce becoming grainy?
- Cook over medium flame and keep the sauce on low heat.
Is regular cream cheese good to include?
- Yes, but the dish will have fewer calories and points as well.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 34 g
Fat: 10 grams
Net Carbs: 28 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 470 mg
Potassium: 620 milligrams
Calories: 355 kcal
Calcium: 220 milligrams
Total Carbs: 33 g
Iron: 2.2 mg
Vitamin A: 520 IU
Weight Watchers Points: 6 Points