Chicken with Mushrooms in White Sauce

A creamy, comforting dish made lighter for Weight Watchers—tender chicken and mushrooms in a rich white sauce without heavy cream overload.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3)

• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, sliced)
• 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
• 1 cup low-fat milk (or skim)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (0% for lower points)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Optional: parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook chicken
   Heat oil/spray in a pan, cook chicken until golden and fully done. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté mushrooms
   In the same pan, cook mushrooms and garlic until soft and slightly browned.
3. Make white sauce
   • Add flour and stir 1 minute
   • Slowly add milk + broth, whisking to avoid lumps
   • Simmer until thickened
4. Make it creamy
   Lower heat, stir in Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, seasoning.
5. Combine
   Add chicken back, coat well in sauce, simmer 2–3 minutes.
6. Serve
   Garnish and enjoy with rice, pasta, or veggies.

🧮 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)

🔢 Total Recipe: ~10–12 WW Points

🍽️ Per Serving (3 servings): ~3–4 Points

📊 Points Breakdown

• Chicken breast: 0 pts
• Mushrooms + garlic: 0 pts
• 0% Greek yogurt: 0 pts
• Olive oil (1 tsp): 1 pt
• Flour: 4 pts
• Milk (low-fat): 3–4 pts

💡 Make It Even Lower Points

• Use cornstarch (1 tbsp) instead of flour → saves points
• Use skim milk only
• Skip oil completely (use spray)

❓ FAQs

❓ Can I use cream instead of yogurt?

Yes, but points will increase significantly. Greek yogurt keeps it creamy with almost zero points.

❓ How do I prevent the yogurt from curdling?

Lower the heat before adding and stir continuously. Avoid boiling after adding yogurt.

❓ Can I make it keto/low-carb?

Yes—replace flour with cornstarch (small amount) or skip thickener and reduce sauce.

❓ What can I serve it with?

• Rice or pasta (adds points)
• Cauliflower rice (0 pts option)
• Steamed veggies (best low-point choice)

❓ Can I store leftovers?

Yes! Store in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently to keep sauce smooth.