Can you believe this dinner that feeds four people costs less than $10 to make!?

I’m starting a new series where I will post one recipe a week that costs $10 or less to make.

Not only is it budget friendly, but it’s also Weight Watchers friendly.

And most important (to me), it’s delicious!

The one thing I didn’t include in the price is seasonings and cooking spray. I’m assuming most people already have this in their kitchen.

If you don’t have all of the seasonings I used for this spaghetti sauce it’s ok, just use what you have.

I headed to Kroger today with a game plan. I have the Kroger app on my phone so I searched the prices before I got to the store.

Check out the video in this post to see how I shopped it and how I made it.

The Ingredients:

Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Crushed tomatoes
Spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
Part-skim mozzarella cheese

On the app I saw that they had a 1.25 lb. package of chicken breast for only $5. Score! That was the first thing I grabbed.

After that, I headed to the pasta aisle. The Kroger brand pasta was on sale for $1, so I grabbed a box of spaghetti.

Here’s a tip if you’re following Weight Watchers, if you buy spaghetti sauce already made it has points. But if you make your own using crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce it’s 0 points. I just add seasonings to it to give it flavor.

Today, I bought crushed tomatoes. There was a name brand on sale for $1, but if it wasn’t on sale I would’ve grabbed the Kroger brand, which is always $1.

An 8 ounce block of cheese is usually $2.49, but I had a coupon for only $1.99. If I didn’t have the coupon the total still would have been under $10.

The total I spent was $9.49. That feeds four people and each serving is only 7 points.

How to Make Chicken and Spaghetti:

The first thing I wanted to get started was the spaghetti sauce. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes.

I added the crushed tomatoes to a saucepan, then seasoned it with garlic powder, onion powder, dried onion, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring it to a simmer, cover and cook on low heat.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. I used my food scale to weigh 8 ounces of spaghetti. Once the water was boiling I cooked the pasta according to the directions on the box.

For the chicken, I seasoned both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spray a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray and cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side.

When I flipped the chicken I topped each piece with .5 ounce of mozzarella cheese.

You can either cover the pan with a lid or place the chicken under the broiler to melt the cheese.

Plating it was as simple as dividing the pasta into four servings, topping it with sauce and a piece of chicken.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive side dish to go with it you could buy fresh broccoli and steam it. It’s the perfect 0 point side!

Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app.

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:15

Total Time:30

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
8 oz. spaghetti (uncooked)
2 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese (I bought a block and cut it into small slices)
15 oz. crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried onions
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Pour the crushed tomatoes into a small saucepan. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried onion, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the box.
Use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken and make sure it's all the same thickness. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and add the chicken. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Once you flip the chicken top each piece with 1/2 ounce of cheese. Cover the frying pan to melt the cheese or place it under the broiler.
Plate the meal by putting 1/4 of the pasta on each plate, top with spaghetti sauce and add a piece of chicken.

Here are some more WW friendly meals:

Pasta Pomodoro

Bacon and Spinach Pasta

Tomato Basil Pasta with Ricotta

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!

Are you looking for a meal plan that’s Weight Watchers friendly? I have over 100 meal plans that you can choose from and I post a new one each week. Click here to check them out!