The WW Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta can be prepared in 40 minutes. This dish will have 420 kcal per serving. Also, the tools will not be a lot for your recipe. The ingredients for your WW Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta are simple and fewer in number. Also, they are not heavy to consume for you. We will use whole wheat bowtie pasta in this recipe. To make this pasta, you will follow simple steps. Your pasta dish will feel light as well as tasty. Using lemon and garlic will boost the taste of your dish. You can make this recipe for a family dinner or lunch. This dish will also work well for parties, occasions, or events.
STATS:
- Serving: 4
- Caloric count: 420 kcal
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Preparation duration: 15 minutes
- Course: Main
- Cooking duration: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: American
- Total duration: 40 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Medium pot
- Large non-stick skillet
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 oz chicken breast (with no skin and bones, cut into chunks)
- Two tbsp chopped parsley
- 8 oz whole wheat bowtie pasta
- 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Two tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Half tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 garlic cloves (mince them)
- One tsp Italian seasoning
- Half tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Weight Watchers can have this ingredient because it is not heavy. This is also the main thing that you will use for your pasta. Turkey breast is an option for you as well.
WHOLE WHEAT BOWTIE PASTA:
- You will get satisfaction from eating this pasta because it is whole wheat. Another option for you can be chickpea pasta as well.
FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:
- This will keep your pasta lighter to eat. Also, the creamy element will come in your dish by using this ingredient. Light sour cream may also be an alternative for you.
LEMON ZEST AND LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice can easily maintain the creaminess of the sauce. It will also make your dish fresh. The taste of your dish will become stronger when using lemon zest. If fresh juice is not there with you, use juice from a bottle.
FRESH GARLIC:
- This will give your dish the main taste. The taste of your dish will become rich, and the smell will be good. A common alternative for your dish can be garlic powder.
LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH:
- You will have the sauce if you are using chicken broth. Here, we will use the low-sodium one. Also, your dish will have a good taste if you utilize this. One more option for you can be vegetable broth.
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Your pasta will have a cheese flavor if you use grated Parmesan cheese. An alternative for this can be nutritional yeast.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- You will first cook the bowtie pasta by looking at the directions on its package.
- After cooking, drain them and let them sit.
- Place your non-stick skillet on top of a moderate flame.
- Cook your cubed chicken pieces in it for 8 minutes.
- Include the garlic and cook it for 30 sec in the skillet.
- Then add Italian seasoning, pepper, lemon zest and juice, salt, and broth.
- Make your flame low and carefully include the Greek yogurt gradually.
- Then, include the boiled pasta and cook all of the ingredients properly.
- Include the cheese and mix the pasta to make it creamier.
- After setting the skillet aside, spread some parsley.
- Now your dish is ready for eating.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can eat your pasta with salad.
- Eating your pasta with roasted veggies is also a good option.
- Some lemon wedges will make your pasta look good.
TIPS:
- You must keep your flame lower for the yogurt not to accidentally boil.
- Make even cubes of the chicken breast.
- If you use fresh lemon juice, the taste will be better.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- 3 days is the time to keep your cooked pasta inside a closed container.
FREEZER:
- Keep your pasta in separate boxes for freezing for a month only.
FAQs:
Will my pasta become spicier?
- Your pasta dish will be moderate as well as creamy.
Can normal pasta work for my recipe?
- Regular pasta is okay for your use, but using the whole wheat one will be a better choice for a WW diet.
Will it be okay to make my pasta before any event?
- For storing, it is good because you can just warm it again.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calcium: 180 grams
Vitamin A: 420 IU
Protein: 36 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Iron: 3.2 grams
Sodium: 540 grams
Potassium: 620 grams
Calories: 420 kcal
Net carbs: 38 grams
Total carbs: 44 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 6 points