Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delicious and healthy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your dining table. This creamy pasta, featuring lean chicken and fresh vegetables, offers a satisfying meal without compromising your health goals. Whether you’re preparing it in an Instant Pot, Crockpot, or on the stovetop, this dish is quick to whip up and perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich texture from Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, along with the goodness of whole wheat pasta and nutritious spinach, this recipe will surely become a go-to favorite for everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot, Crockpot, or stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs diced chicken breast
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta
- 3 cups fat-free chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- ¾ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- In an Instant Pot or large pot, combine diced chicken with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and chicken broth.
- If using an Instant Pot, seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes; quick-release when done. For a Crockpot, set on low for 4-6 hours.
- Cook whole wheat pasta in boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
- Once the chicken is cooked, stir in Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth. Add baby spinach until wilted.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta and serve with grated parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg