Weight Watchers Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Weight Watchers Spicy Chicken Pasta is a delicious and satisfying dinner option that is both healthy and comforting.
Made with juicy chicken breast, cheesy pasta, and a blend of spices including cumin, jalapeno pepper, and cayenne pepper, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Perfect for those who are counting calories and looking for a nutritious meal that still satisfies your cravings for comfort food.
So, let’s enjoy a spicy and flavorful Weight Watchers Spicy Chicken Pasta tonight for dinner!
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Weight Watchers Spicy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp margarine – light
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tsp coriander
- 1½ cups onions chopped
- 1½ tsp cumin
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 large jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ cup swiss cheese – low-fat grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese – low-fat grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese – part-slim grated
- 1 lbs penne pasta cooked and drained
- 2 cups chicken breasts – cooked chopped
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F, Prepare a 9X13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large saute pan, melt margarine over medium/high heat. Add in garlic, coriander, onion, and cumin. Saute until onion is soft, approx 2 – 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour. Cook additional 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in milk using a wire whisk. Continue stirring until milk and flour are mixed well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, add in cayenne pepper, tomatoes with juice, jalapeno pepper, and salt. Simmer approx 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and prepared cheese sauce. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, add bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Sprinkle the mix on top of the pasta mix.
- Bake until the topping is a golden brown. Approx 30 – 35 minutes. Serve
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