This Creamy Garlic Chicken is delicious and low in points!
With the current WW plan it’s only 2 points per serving.
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If you’re a garlic lover this recipe is for you!
How I kept it low in points:
I used boneless skinless chicken breasts since they are 0 points.
Instead of using butter or olive oil, I used a small amount of olive oil spray and a nonstick skillet.
Most creamy garlic chicken recipes use heavy cream. I used fat-free half and half mixed with chicken broth then thickened it with cornstarch.
There’s plenty of sauce so you could pour some over a serving of pasta.
How to make Creamy Garlic Chicken:
I bought thin chicken breasts for this recipe. If you have thick chicken breasts you can cut them in half and pound them out.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray, then add the chicken breasts.
Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side.
Push the chicken to the outside of the pan. Spray the center with olive oil, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken broth followed by the half and half.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
Let it cook for 2 more minutes or until the sauce thickens. Occasionally whisk the sauce while it’s cooking.
Place the chicken breast on a plate and spoon some sauce onto the chicken.
I topped my chicken with fresh parsley but you could also do green onions or Parmesan cheese.
Since the chicken is so low in points it’s perfect for adding a small amount of pasta.
If you’d rather keep it low in points you can serve it with vegetables and a side salad.
If you’re looking for more WW friendly dinner recipes check out my post – 50 WW Friendly Dinner Recipes.
Yield: 4 servings
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- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut thin, 4 breasts)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free half and half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mix with 2 tablespoons of water)
- Olive oil spray
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and add the chicken.
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Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
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Push the chicken to the outside of the pan. Spray the center with olive oil, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Stir in the chicken broth followed by the half and half. Bring the sauce to a simmer and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
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Let it cook for 2 more minutes or until the sauce thickens. Occasionally whisk the sauce while it's cooking.
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Place the chicken breast on a plate and spoon some sauce onto the chicken.
Here are some more WW friendly recipes:
If you’re looking for some zero point recipes, check out my post 20 Zero Point Recipes or my post 20 (More) Zero Point Recipes. Both are filled with delicious recipes that won’t cost you a single point! They’re perfect for days when you’re running low on points, or trying to save up points for a night out.
If you’re looking for dessert recipes you can visit 50 Weight Watchers Freestyle Desserts. It’s filled with delicious desserts perfect for Weight Watchers!
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