⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook (later): 20 minutes
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Freezer life: Up to 3 months
🍽 Servings
4 freezer bags (2 servings each)
🛒 Ingredients
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4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
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3 cups broccoli florets (small chopped)
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1 cup diced red bell peppers
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1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup light mayonnaise
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Mix Sauce
In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, mayo, Parmesan, seasonings, and lemon juice.
Step 2: Combine
Fold in chicken, broccoli, and peppers until fully coated.
Step 3: Freeze
Divide into freezer bags, flatten, remove air, seal, and freeze.
🔥 Cooking From Frozen
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Skillet: Thaw overnight → cook 8–10 minutes
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Slow cooker: Frozen → LOW 3–4 hours
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Oven: 375°F (190°C), covered, 25–30 minutes
Serve over rice, pasta, quinoa, or enjoy low-carb.
🌟 Flavor & Texture Notes
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Creamy, garlicky sauce
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Tender chicken with crisp-tender veggies
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Comfort-food style but lighter
💡 Tips
✔ Chop broccoli small so it cooks evenly
✔ Flatten bags for faster thawing
✔ Add chili flakes or Dijon for flavor boost
✔ Stir in splash of milk when reheating if thick
🧊 Storage
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Freezer: 3 months
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Fridge (thawed): 2–3 days
❓Q & A
Q1: Can I freeze raw chicken instead?
Yes — increase cooking time by 10–15 minutes.
Q2: Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes — no need to thaw.
Q3: Can I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free yogurt + vegan mayo + nutritional yeast.
Q4: Can I bake this with cheese on top?
Yes — add mozzarella and bake uncovered last 5 minutes.
Q5: Will sauce separate?
No — Greek yogurt holds well if reheated gently.
✅ Advantages
✔ Great freezer meal
✔ High protein
✔ Low-carb friendly
✔ Family-friendly
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Meal-prep perfect
⭐ Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx)
Per serving (⅛ of recipe):
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Using nonfat Greek yogurt + light mayo + chicken breast
➡ 3–4 points
With regular mayo + full-fat cheese
➡ 6–7 points