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Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

April 20, 2018 Katie Leave a Comment

You are going to fall in love with how delicious and easy this Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is for your family! My friend Kari from Craft Create Cook took my recipe and remade it to be healthier and even more delicious. A simple and delicious meal is just what you need after a busy day working!

Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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This skinny chicken spaghetti recipe is a fun way to use up some chicken or just to meal plan an easy meal with simple ingredients. Flavor is easy to add using salsa and a few common vegetables. Meals like this are super budget friendly, and perfect for preparing in advance for a simple freezer meal option.

Tip: If you make a lot of chicken, you may want to invest in Zaycon Foods great deals on 40-pound boxes of chicken breasts. These are high-quality chicken breasts that are antibiotic free.

Ingredients for Skinny Chicken Spaghetti:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1″ cubes

1 small onion, diced

1/2 cup mild salsa

1/2 green pepper, chopped

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 cup shredded reduced fat pepper jack cheese

1/2 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese

1 cup fat-free half & half

8 ounces angel hair pasta

Directions for Skinny Chicken Spaghetti:

Cook pasta according to package directions

Add oil, chicken, and onion to a large cast iron skillet.

Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is brown and onion is translucent.

Stir in salsa, green pepper, and seasonings.

Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add cheese and the half and half to pan and heat on medium-low until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.

Stir in pasta and mix well to evenly coat.

Heat for an additional 3 minutes on low or until heated through.

Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 6

Makes 6 Servings 1½ cups per serving 7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 8 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale

Ingredients

1lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1" cubes
1 small onion, diced
½ cup mild salsa
½ green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup shredded reduced fat pepper jack cheese
½ cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free half & half
8 ounces angel hair pasta

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions
Add oil, chicken, and onion to a large skillet.
Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is brown and onion is translucent.
Stir in salsa, green pepper, and the seasonings.
Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add cheese and the half and half to the pan and cook on medium-high heat until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
Stir in pasta and mix well to evenly coat.
Heat for an additional 3 minutes on low or until heated through.

Makes 6 Servings

1 1/2 cups per serving

7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

8 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale

As you can see, this skinny chicken spaghetti recipe uses just a few simple ingredients to create a delicious creamy pasta dish without all of the added fat and calories. You could substitute fat-free cheeses, but the reduced fat shred and melt much better while not adding too many calories. They definitely make it a much better dish in my opinion.

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Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

March 26, 2018 Katie Leave a Comment

We love having meatballs as a great easy meal option. This healthy Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe is a perfect option that takes the otherwise bland ground turkey and makes it full of flavor. This is a huge hit with the kids, and is going to become a family favorite for sure! My friend Kari from Craft Create Cook whipped these up for us recently, and we just love them!

Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

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Weight Watchers rolled out their FreeStyle update in December 2017, and along with fruits and vegetables, ground turkey breast was included in zero point foods. You have to make sure it is 98% fat-free and turkey breast meat only (no dark meat). Since ground turkey breast can be a bit bland at times, this is a great way to add some flavor without a ton of calories. Plus, kids will love the sweet and sour option on the menu!

Ingredients for Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe:

1 pound 98% fat-free ground turkey breast

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth

1 red bell pepper, sliced and cubed

1 can, 20 ounces, pineapple chunks in water (do not drain)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Green onions, for garnish

Directions for Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe:

Place 1/2 cup chicken broth into a large nonstick skillet and set aside.

In a large bowl, add turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, and pepper and mix well. Add in the egg and mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

Skinny Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are a great Weight Watchers FreeStyle Recipe that are easy to make and kid-friendly! Only 3 SmartPoints per serving and a great freezer meal idea that kids will love!

Use a tablespoon scoop to shape meat into meatballs. Place meatballs into prepared pan.

Heat pan over medium-high heat to cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side. When cooked through, remove from pan and set aside.

Add red pepper, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Skinny Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are a great Weight Watchers FreeStyle Recipe that are easy to make and kid-friendly! Only 3 SmartPoints per serving and a great freezer meal idea that kids will love!

Add meatballs back into pan and heat for 3-5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.

Skinny Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs are a great Weight Watchers FreeStyle Recipe that are easy to make and kid-friendly! Only 3 SmartPoints per serving and a great freezer meal idea that kids will love!

Serve over a bed of rice, riced cauliflower, or pasta as desired and garnish with green onions.

Skinny Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Makes 4 servings 3 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 6 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan 6 PointsPlus per serving

Ingredients

1 pound 98% fat-free ground turkey breast
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup fat-free chicken broth
1 red bell pepper, sliced and cubed
1 can, 20 ounces, pineapple chunks in water (do not drain)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Place ½ cup chicken broth into a large skillet and set aside.
In a large bowl, add turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, and pepper and mix well. Add in the egg and mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Use a tablespoon scoop to shape meat into meatballs. Place meatballs into prepared pan.
Heat pan over medium-high heat to cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side. When cooked through, remove from pan and set aside.
Add red pepper, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Add meatballs back into pan and heat for 3-5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
Serve over a bed of rice, riced cauliflower, or pasta as desired and garnish with green onions.

Makes 4 servings

3 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

6 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan

6 PointsPlus per serving

This recipe for skinny Hawaiian meatballs is going to become a family favorite! The best part? It is super easy to prep ahead and freezer for easy future meals! You can cook as directed then put into freezer containers to reheat easily, or you can even simply prep the meatballs ahead of time and add a baggie with the sauce mixture separately for an easy to thaw and prepare meal.

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Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

March 23, 2018 Katie Leave a Comment

Pizza is always a hit at our house, and this Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza has become one of our son’s favorites. It’s easy to customize with more veggies if you want, or just like it is. And, using the homemade dough that is easy to make, you’ll find it lower in points and a perfect option for staying satisfied while still eating healthier on the Weight Watchers program.

Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

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Making a great homemade pizza is one of the best ways to save on calories and points while still enjoying the food you love. For years, I have picked the alfredo flavored sauces on pizzas, but it can be so heavy in calories and fat. While I prefer completely homemade, the use of a light bottled alfredo sauce really makes a difference in this case. It’s simple, easy, and does the trick for low points!

Tip: If you make a lot of chicken, you may want to invest in Zaycon Foods great deals on 40-pound boxes of chicken breasts. These are high-quality chicken breasts that are antibiotic free.

Ingredients for Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

1/2-1 cup diced cooked chicken

1/2 cup Light Alfredo Sauce (We have used both Prego Light Alfredo and Classico Light Alfredo with similar points)

1 cup low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4-1/2 cup baby spinach

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups flour

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions for Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. This will create a sticky dough. You will start with 1 1/4 cups flour and can add 1 1/2 cups flour to help dough form if needed.

Spread dough over pizza pan or baking sheet. We used a traditional 11″x17″ baking sheet. It will take work to pat down and spread dough to fit into the pan, and the dough will be thin.

Using a spoon, spread the Alfredo sauce over the dough. You may sprinkle extra Italian seasoning over this if desired.

Sprinkle the spinach and chicken over the top of the sauce. Spread to make sure there is a little on each piece.

Top with mozzarella cheese covering all areas.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 17 mins

Total time: 27 mins

Serves: 4

Makes 4 servings of 2 pieces each 4 SmartPoints for 1 piece on Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, and Your Way plans 7 SmartPoints for 2 pieces on Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, and Your Way plans 9 SP on Beyond the Scale and PointsPlus

Ingredients

½-1 cup diced cooked chicken
½ cup Light Alfredo Sauce (We have used both Prego Light Alfredo and Classico Light Alfredo with similar points)
1 cup low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼-1/2 cup baby spinach
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1¼- 1½ cups flour
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. This will create a sticky dough. You will start with 1¼ cups flour and can add 1½ cups flour to help dough form if needed.
Spread dough over pizza pan or baking sheet. We used a traditional 11"x17" baking sheet. It will take work to pat down and spread dough to fit into the pan, and the dough will be thin.
Using a spoon, spread the Alfredo sauce over the dough. You may sprinkle extra Italian seasoning over this if desired.
Sprinkle the spinach and chicken over the top of the sauce. Spread to make sure there is a little on each piece.
Top with mozzarella cheese covering all areas.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Make our Weight Watchers FreeStyle Recipe for Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza! This is so easy, delicious, and kid-friendly! A perfect Weight Watchers pizza recipe!

Makes 4 servings of 2 pieces each

4 SmartPoints for 1 piece on Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, and Your Way plans

7 SmartPoints for 2 pieces on Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, and Your Way plans

9 SP on Beyond the Scale and PointsPlus

Making our skinny chicken alfredo pizza as a diet-friendly and kid-friendly meal is going to become a brand new favorite on your meal plan. It’s also a great way to use up just a little leftover chicken or random fresh vegetables in your refrigerator! We love it with added bell pepper or black olives, and my Beau loves adding mushrooms to his!

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Skinny Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe

March 19, 2018 Katie Leave a Comment

While I don’t drink alcohol, many of my readers have asked for some lower point cocktail recipes. Since my good friend Derrick from This Worthey Life is always sharing great ones, I asked him to whip up this Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe for you guys to test out. He has used some great combinations of flavors to really add a punch to a cocktail that would normally be much higher in points.

Skinny Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe

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As I mentioned, I’m not an alcohol drinker, so I have to trust my friends to tell me this is a tasty treat. Yes, at 5 SmartPoints per serving, it can add up fast. That said, it is much lower in points than the alternatives that tend to have 12-15 points per serving. If you aren’t a wine drinker but prefer cocktails with hard liquor, this will do the trick. Plus, it’s super fast and easy to make at home!

Note: As always, remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive!

Ingredients for Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe:

2 ounces Gin

1-ounce Stevia Strawberry Simple Syrup

3 ounces Strawberry Sparkling Water

Fresh strawberry garnish

Fresh sprig of mint

Ice

Ingredients For Strawberry Simple Syrup

1/2 cup water
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Stevia (as needed to sweeten berries)
6 strawberries, cut in half

Have a great easy Skinny Cocktail Recipe with our favorite Weight Watchers FreeStyle Recipe for Strawberry Gin Cocktail! It's super easy, low in points, and a delicious treat to end your day!

Directions for Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe:

In a small saucepan, heat water, Stevia, and 6 strawberries over medium/high heat.

Use a fork or spoon to mash the strawberries to release the juices

Allow this mixture to come to a boil, and continue boiling for two minutes.

Remove the saucepan from direct heat, and cover with a lid to allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
Pour into an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for at least one hour before use.

In a cocktail shaker add 1/2 cup of ice, 2 ounces gin, 1-ounce Stevia strawberry simple syrup, and strawberry sparkling water.

Using a long-handled bar spoon stir the ingredients vigorously for 30 seconds.

Strain into a standard rocks glass filled with ice or a single large ice ball or cube.

Garnish with fresh strawberries on a cocktail stick. Serve.

Skinny Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe

Prep time: 15 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Serves: 1

Makes 1 serving 5 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale, FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

Ingredients

2 ounces Gin
1-ounce Stevia Strawberry Simple Syrup
3 ounces Strawberry Sparkling Water
Fresh strawberry garnish
Fresh sprig of mint
Ice
Ingredients For Strawberry Simple Syrup
½ cup water
¼-1/2 teaspoon Stevia (as needed to sweeten berries)
6 strawberries, cut in half

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat water, Stevia, and 6 strawberries over medium/high heat.
Use a fork or spoon to mash the strawberries to release the juices
Allow this mixture to come to a boil, and continue boiling for two minutes.
Remove the saucepan from direct heat, and cover with a lid to allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
Pour into an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for at least one hour before use.
In a cocktail shaker add ½ cup of ice, 2 ounces gin, 1-ounce Stevia strawberry simple syrup, and strawberry sparkling water.
Using a long-handled bar spoon stir the ingredients vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain into a standard rocks glass filled with ice or a single large ice ball or cube.
Garnish with fresh strawberries on a cocktail stick. Serve.

Makes 1 serving

5 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale, FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

As you can see, this focuses on using stevia sweetened homemade syrup, and a light sparkling water that is flavored and easy to find in stores. Most stores carry various brands of sparkling water, or you can use plain sparkling water if not available. The simple syrup adds tons of sweetness and flavor to compliment the gin.

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Easy Asian Salad Recipe

March 6, 2018 Katie Leave a Comment

This easy Asian Salad Recipe is definitely one of my new favorite meals. I can have this by itself, or with some chicken or shrimp for a low point meal that is delicious and simple to make. The addition of cabbage makes it a bit more satisfying than a regular salad would be.

Easy Asian Salad Recipe

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I mix the dressing and salad together, but you can easily serve up the dressing on the side. With the lower point options, it is easier than ever to make this a full meal. A bit of grilled or shredded chicken really adds bulk to the salad and makes it a meal that is ideal for lunches or dinner. Plus, the flavors are great and make it a hit with the entire family!

Ingredients for Asian Salad Recipe

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1/2 cup grated carrots

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 green onion, diced

1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon sliced almonds

1/4 cup tortilla strips

Directions for Asian Salad Recipe

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic until well blended. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and onions until well combined.

Pour dressing mixture over salad greens along with almonds and tortillas then toss gently to coat.

Makes 2 serving

2 cups per serving

4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans

5 PointsPlus per serving

Easy Asian Salad Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 2

Makes 2 serving 2 cups per serving 4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans 5 PointsPlus per serving

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 green onion, diced
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
¼ cup tortilla strips

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic until well blended. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and onions until well combined.
Pour dressing mixture over salad greens along with almonds and tortillas then toss gently to coat.

If you like a great salad for lunch but want something different, then this easy Asian salad recipe is a must on your meal plan! I love that it is one of those recipes that all of us enjoy. I often add some mandarin oranges into the mix, and the Wee Child likes his salad with some grilled chicken. There is nothing as good as a flavorful salad to add greens and fiber to your meal plan!

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