Ww Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Name: Ww Chicken and Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb whole wheat pasta (I used fusilli); 3 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups nonfat milk (or use 1 cup fat free half and half and 1/2 cup skim milk); 2 tablespoons flour; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup swiss cheese, grated (see note in description); 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; pecorino romano cheese, shaved (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

34 lb whole wheat pasta (I used fusilli)
3 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups nonfat milk (or use 1 cup fat free half and half and 1/2 cup skim milk)
2 tablespoons flour
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup swiss cheese, grated (see note in description)
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
pecorino romano cheese, shaved (garnish) (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package dirctions, drain.
2
While pasta is cooking sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
3
Spray a skillet or ridged grill pan with Pam or other cooking spray and set pan over medium high heat.
4
Add chicken to pan and cook until cooked through (5-10 minutes per side).
5
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes.
6
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
7
In a bowl whisk together milk (or half and half and milk), flour, nutmeg and the remaining salt and pepper.
8
Melt butter in a skillet (I used the same one I cooked the chicken in) over medium high heat.
9
Add garlic, cook stirring for one minute.
10
Whisk in milk mixture and cook whisking constanly until mixture bubbles and is thickened 2-5 minutes.
11
Stir in cooked pasta, chicken, grated cheese and parsley until heated through (1-3 minutes).
12
Serve with shaved cheese (if using).

14667

kcal

Calories

Fat

2881

Carbs

533

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb whole wheat pasta (I used fusilli), 3 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Ww Chicken and Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ww Chicken and Pasta

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