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Chicken Alfredo | Weight Watchers

This Weight Watchers friendly creamy Chicken Alfredo is tasty and filling making it a great dinner recipe for anyone following any of the WW plans. .
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword weight watchers chicken Alfredo, Weight Watchers dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 413kcal
Author Marianne

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium chicken breasts skinless & boneless - chopped
  • Salt & pepper
  • ¾ cup chicken stock (175ml)
  • ¾ cup skimmed milk (175ml)
  • 1 clove garlic - finely chopped
  • 2 oz spaghetti or fettuccini (60g)
  • 2 medium zucchini / courgettes spiralzed
  • 1 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken into bitesize pieces and season well with salt & pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non stick skillet over a medium heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and use tongs to turn until all sides are sealed and have turned from pink to white. The purpose of this is to seal the chicken so that it doesn't become tough or rubbery when cooked later *
  • Use the tongs to remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the garlic to the pan (there will still be plenty of oil left in the bottom of the pan) and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and skimmed milk, stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and then add the pasta. It may be easier to snap the pasta in half before adding it to the pan, but if you like your spaghetti long, then just take a little time easing it into the pan.
  • Stir for 2 - 3 minutes then allow to gently simmer for 6 - 7 minutes more, stirring every now and again, until the liquid has reduced.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the light cream cheese and then toss in the spiralized zucchini. Stir for 1 - 2 minutes until everything is covered in sauce and the zuchinni has warmed through.
  • Do not cook for longer than this or the zucchini may become soggy.
  • Divide between two bowls and top with the parmesan cheese.

Notes

* Please note that the chicken pieces are sealed and are then added to the rest of the dish to cook for a further 8 - 10 minutes. This ensures that the chicken stays succulent & does not dry out or become rubbery. The timings have been worked on chicken pieces that have been chopped into bite size chunks. It is important to check that the chicken is cooked through before serving especially if you have used larger chunks then recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 1243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g