Low-Point Creamy Garlic Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free half-and-half or evaporated skim milk (instead of heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon light butter
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken:
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the light butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add Cream and Cheese:
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the fat-free half-and-half (or evaporated skim milk), Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 4):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 40g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving): Approximately 5 points
Enjoy this lighter version of creamy garlic chicken, which maintains the rich flavors while being more diet-friendly!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free half-and-half or evaporated skim milk (instead of heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon light butter
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken:
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the light butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add Cream and Cheese:
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the fat-free half-and-half (or evaporated skim milk), Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 4):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 40g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving): Approximately 5 points
Enjoy this lighter version of creamy garlic chicken, which maintains the rich flavors while being more diet-friendly!