The WW Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Protein Mac & Cheese and Roasted Broccoli is tasty and has 420 kcal per serving. Takes 45 minutes to prepare this dish. Serve it at lunches, events, feasts, dinners, festivals, get-togethers, or functions. It contains chicken breasts, olive oil cooking spray, garlic, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, high-protein elbow pasta, fat-free cottage cheese, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, skim milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, & broccoli florets. We may pair it with vegetable soup, sourdough bread, roasted asparagus, lemon water, roasted carrots, herbal tea, whole grain bread, tomato basil soup, or garden salad. You may keep this WW Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Protein Mac & Cheese and Roasted Broccoli in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large pot
- Medium saucepan
- Knife
- Baking paper
- Colander
- Measuring cups
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
- Large nonstick skillet
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
GARLIC HERB CHICKEN:
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- Half tsp onion powder
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Half tsp dried parsley
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Half tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Quarter tsp black pepper
CREAMY PROTEIN MAC & CHEESE:
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 8 ounces high-protein elbow pasta
- Quarter tsp onion powder
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- Quarter tsp salt
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup skim milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Half cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Quarter tsp black pepper
ROASTED BROCCOLI:
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- Quarter tsp salt
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Half tsp garlic powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS:
- It makes the dish perfect for the WW diet. Chicken breast cooks quickly and gives protein to keep you full longer. You may use turkey breast cutlets as per your preference.
OLIVE OIL COOKING SPRAY:
- This spray coats the chicken and broccoli well to roast them properly. Cooking spray gives low calories and points to the recipe. You may use canola cooking spray as an alternative.
HIGH-PROTEIN ELBOW PASTA:
- It includes more protein and fiber to make the dish more satisfying. You may use whole wheat pasta as another choice.
FAT-FREE COTTAGE CHEESE:
- This cheese gets smooth and creamy when we blend it. Cottage cheese gives protein and low calories to the recipe. You may use blended silken tofu as a substitute.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It gives a rich and nutty taste to make the cheese sauce taste better. Include nutritional yeast if you are not using parmesan cheese.
SKIM MILK:
- Milk makes the sauce smooth and creamy. It keeps the recipe lighter as well. Include unsweetened almond milk if you are not using skim milk.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include baking paper on the sheet and warm the oven to 425°F.
- Then coat the broccoli with cooking spray, black pepper, salt, & garlic powder evenly.
- Roast them for 25 minutes and boil salted water in the pot.
- Cook the pasta as per package guidelines and drain it.
- Then blend fat-free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, skim milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, pepper, and garlic powder to make a smooth mixture.
- Add sauce, shredded reduced-fat cheddar, and parmesan to the saucepan on low heat.
- Add cooked pasta and coat it properly.
- Now season both sides of chicken with garlic, salt, paprika, Italian seasoning, parsley, pepper, and onion powder.
- Then cover the skillet with olive oil cooking spray and cook chicken for 7 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and cool the chicken for 5 minutes.
- Include creamy mac and cheese in 4 plates.
- Lastly, add sliced garlic herb chicken and roasted broccoli as well.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mixed Greens Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Arugula Salad
SOUPS:
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone Soup
- Broccoli Soup
BREAD:
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
- Whole Grain Bread
- Light Garlic Toast
- Sourdough Bread
- Multigrain Rolls
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Green Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Roasted Carrots
DRINKS:
- Lemon Water
- Sparkling Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Cucumber Mint Water
TIPS:
- Using cooking spray instead of oil makes the dish lighter.
- Blend the cottage cheese till it gets smooth to get the creamiest sauce.
- Cook the cheese sauce on low flame so it does not separate.
- Cool the chicken, then slice to keep it juicy for longer.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this dish in the box for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the portions separately for 60 days.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this dish early?
- Yes, it is good to make for meal prep and use when needed.
Is regular pasta good to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may use it to make the dish more filling.
How can I make the points lower?
- You may use fat-free shredded cheddar cheese to make the dish lighter.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total Carbs: 34 g
Vitamin A: 780 IU
Net Carbs: 28 g
Iron: 2.6 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Calcium: 310 mg
Protein: 48 grams
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 930 milligrams
Weight Watchers Points: 6–7