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WW Friendly Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

A lighter skillet version of one of my favorite comfort food casseroles, this Weight Watchers Easy Chicken Tetrazzini is a family favorite with just 250 calories per serving.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken skillet tetrazzini, skillet chicken and spaghetti
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons  all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon  ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1/2 pound  cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken half and cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large, deep skillet set over medium heat, cook the mushrooms in olive oil, stirring often until tender, about five minutes.
  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, broth and milk in a small bowl; mix until well blended.
  • Add the flour mixture to the skillet and cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the sherry and chicken and cook until heated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the drained spaghetti and toss gently to coat.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup
WW Points: 6
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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
This Weight Watchers easy chicken tetrazzini skips the baking step, saving time and dirtying fewer dishes, never a bad thing on a busy weeknight. I made a few changes:
  • Substituted olive oil instead of low calorie margarine
  • Eliminated scallions, garlic powder and pimento
  • Added a little ground nutmeg, a classic tetrazzini ingredient

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg