Creamy Pesto Chicken | Weight Watchers
This Creamy Pesto Chicken with Broad Beans is just 6 SmartPoints per portion on Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 506kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast chopped into 4 - 5 pieces
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp green pesto
- ½ cup low fat cream cheese (100g)
- 2 tbsp skimmed milk
- 1 cup broad beans (150g) if using frozen defrost first
- basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Chop the chicken breasts into 4 or 5 pieces and season well with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan / skillet over a medium high heat. When hot add the seasoned chicken pieces and saute for 5 - 6 minutes until they are tender.
- Add the pesto and stir for 1 minutes before adding the low fat cream cheese and milk. Cook for a couple of minutes using a wooden spoon to stir the cream cheese, milk and pesto into a smooth sauce.
- Add the broad beans, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until the broad beans are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and season as necessary before adding some torn basil leaves to garnish.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g