Chicken Bites with Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip

These low carb Everything Chicken Bites with Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip use everything bagel seasoning for a quick and tasty weeknight meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature (also labeled Neufchatel cheese)
  • 1/3 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon skim milk
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, (Trader Joe’s, Target’s Good & Gather, McCormick, and several other brands have a version)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg white

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, yogurt, milk, and chives until smooth. Season to your preference with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Refrigerate until using.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the flour. Use a spoon or fork to stir/toss to coat. Add the well-beaten egg white to the floured chicken and stir to coat. Sprinkle in the Everything Bagel seasoning and stir to coat the chicken pieces.
  • Add the oil to a large sauté pan/walled skillet and bring over med-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and stir to break them up and coat them in the oil. Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring every couple minutes (you don’t want to stir super frequently because the chicken needs time to brown and get a golden “crust” on each side). Once the chicken is cooked through and browned on the outside, remove from heat and serve with the dipping sauce from step one.

Notes

Nutrition Information per (3.5 ounces chicken + 2 tablespoons dip) serving:236 calories, 3 g carbs, 1 g sugars, 8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 29 g protein, 0 g fiber, 588 mg sodium MYWW SmartPoints per (3.5 ounces chicken + 2 tablespoons dip) serving: (SP calculated using the recipe builder on weightwatchers.com)Green: 4 SmartPoints/ Blue: 2 SmartPoints/ Purple: 2 SmartPointsA serving of just chicken bites without dip is 3 SP Green/2 SP Blue/2 SP Purple Weight Watchers Points Plus:5 per (3.5 ounces chicken + 2 tablespoons dip) serving

Chicken Bites with Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip

Introduction: Elevate your weeknight dining experience with our exquisite Everything Chicken Bites accompanied by a luscious Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip. This culinary masterpiece combines succulent chicken bites, coated in a flavorful everything bagel seasoning, with a creamy and zesty dip that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for those seeking a low-carb, high-flavor meal, this recipe effortlessly blends convenience and sophistication.

Ingredients:

  1. Creamy Yogurt Dip
    • 1 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese), softened
    • 1/3 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon skim milk
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
    • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
  2. Everything Chicken Bites
    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 large egg white

Instructions:

Creamy Yogurt Dip Preparation:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, skim milk, and chopped chives until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  2. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder according to your taste preferences.
  3. Refrigerate the dip until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.

Everything Chicken Bites:

  1. Place chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and coat them with flour by stirring or tossing.
  2. Add the well-beaten egg white to the floured chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  3. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the chicken and stir to evenly coat the pieces.

Cooking Process:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces, stirring occasionally to allow for browning and a golden crust on each side. Cook for 7-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove from heat and serve with the prepared Creamy Yogurt Dip.

Nutritional Information (per 3.5 ounces chicken + 2 tablespoons dip):

  • Calories: 236
  • Carbs: 3g
  • Sugars: 1g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sodium: 588mg

Weight Watchers SmartPoints (per serving):

  • Green: 4 SP
  • Blue: 2 SP
  • Purple: 2 SP

Conclusion: Indulge in the delightful combination of tender Everything Chicken Bites and our velvety Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip. This gourmet experience not only satisfies your cravings but also caters to a healthy lifestyle with its low-carb profile. Elevate your weeknight dinners with this culinary masterpiece that strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication.