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Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Experience a delightful twist on pasta night with this Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta! This healthy dish combines tender chicken, whole wheat pasta, and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. Perfectly suited for busy weeknights, it offers a hearty meal ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you choose to prepare it in an Instant Pot, Crockpot, or on the stovetop, the result is a satisfying and nutritious dinner your whole family will love. Packed with protein and flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, this recipe is not only easy but also versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (without oil or halved grape tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken breast (diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 12 oz whole wheat pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth (fat free; 1 cup only for Crockpot method)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt (fat-free plain)
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese (fat-free)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ⅔ cup parmesan cheese (grated, fat free)

Instructions

  1. Gather and prep all ingredients including dicing the chicken and mincing garlic.
  2. For the Instant Pot: Sauté garlic until fragrant; add chicken and brown lightly. For the Crockpot: Combine diced chicken and garlic directly.
  3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  4. Add chicken broth (1 cup for Crockpot) and stir in pasta until submerged.
  5. Cook: Instant Pot on high pressure for 8 minutes; Crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 3.
  6. Mix in Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until creamy; fold in spinach and basil until wilted.
  7. Serve warm topped with grated parmesan.

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Find it online: https://thelowcarbapp.com/weight-watchers-tuscan-chicken-pasta/