Grilled Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This is an easy dinner recipe that is perfect for summer. Grilled chicken is topped with a rich garlic cream sauce that’s packed with flavor but made with lighter ingredients.

Whether you’re following Weight Watchers, eating low carb, or simply looking for healthier dinner ideas, this recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. 

Serve it with roasted vegetables, steamed broccoli, asparagus, or cauliflower mash for a complete meal the whole family will enjoy.

The Ingredients

Chicken Breast: Chicken breast is one of the leanest sources of protein, making it an excellent choice for healthy meals. It’s naturally low in fat while providing plenty of protein to help build and maintain muscle and keep you feeling satisfied.

Seasonings: I used garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to season the chicken breast. It’s a great way to add flavor without extra calories or fat.

Light Butter: Using just a teaspoon of light butter provides a touch of richness to the sauce without adding a lot of saturated fat or calories.

Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic is the star of the cream sauce. It creates incredible flavor while providing antioxidants and naturally occurring compounds that have been associated with heart health.

Fat-Free Half and Half: This creates a creamy texture while dramatically reducing the fat and calories compared to traditional heavy cream, making this dish lighter without sacrificing flavor.

Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese: Reduced-fat cream cheese thickens the sauce and makes it rich and velvety while keeping the recipe lighter than using full-fat cream cheese.

Grated Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan has a bold, nutty flavor, so a small amount goes a long way. It adds richness, protein, and calcium while keeping the sauce flavorful.

Dijon Mustard: Dijon mustard adds depth and a subtle tanginess that balances the creamy sauce. It’s low in calories but adds a surprising amount of flavor.

Fresh Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness while providing vitamins A, C, and K.

Click here to track the points on your Weight There are 6g total carbs per serving.

How to Make Grilled Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. (You can also use a grill pan.)

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest.

While the chicken rests, melt the light butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Whisk in the fat-free half-and-half and softened cream cheese until smooth.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Spoon the creamy sauce over the grilled chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serving Suggestions

• Grilled asparagus
• Roasted green beans
• Steamed broccoli
• Cauliflower mash
• Zucchini

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High in protein to help keep you full.
• Low carb and naturally gluten-free. It’s also Weight Watchers friendly.
• Ready in about 30 minutes.
• Rich, creamy flavor without heavy cream.
• Perfect for meal prep and leftovers.

Here are some more low carb, Weight Watchers friendly recipes:

High Protein Teriyaki Chicken Vegetable Bowls

Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

Baked Chicken Fajita Roll Ups

Greek Lemon Chicken Bowls

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