(High-Protein • Low-Carb • Weight Watchers-Friendly)
Creamy, cheesy comfort food — made light and nutritious without heavy cream or flour 😍
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
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3 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
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¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup low-fat shredded cheddar or mozzarella
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¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Nonstick spray
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Preheat oven:
Preheat to 190°C (375°F) and spray baking dish. -
Prepare broccoli:
Steam broccoli 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain well. -
Make sauce:
In a bowl mix Greek yogurt, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble:
Add chicken and broccoli to dish. Pour yogurt sauce over and toss gently. Sprinkle cheeses evenly. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top. -
Serve:
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
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For extra creaminess: Add 2 tbsp light cream cheese.
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For crunch: Add crushed whole wheat crackers or almonds on top.
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For meal prep: Divide into containers and refrigerate.
🔄 Variations
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Low-carb/keto: Use full-fat cheese and add mushrooms.
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce.
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Dairy-free: Use cashew yogurt and vegan cheese.
🔢 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)
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With low-fat cheese & nonfat yogurt:
3–4 points per serving
❓Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen broccoli?
A: Yes — thaw and squeeze excess water first.
Q: Can I air fry this?
A: Yes — bake-safe dish at 180°C for 12–15 minutes.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes — freeze up to 1 month.