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Name: Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions, crushed; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; Cooking spray

Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken

August 29, 201810 Smart Points, 7 Points Plus, 9 Freestyle Points, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1/4

Weight Watchers 7 Points Plus; Weight Watchers 10 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 9 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/3 cups French-fried onions, crushed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cooking spray

Instructions

Place barbecue sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the onions, cheese and pepper. Dip both sides of the chicken in barbecue sauce, then one side in onion mixture.
Place chicken, crumb side up, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 22-27 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 170 degrees.

Notes

Taken from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking 2011 Annual Recipes Cookbook p.132

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Chicken in Port

August 29, 20186 Freestyle Points, 7 Smart Points, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Chicken in Port

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 3/4 cup chicken and 1/2 cup rice

Weight Watchers 7 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 6 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

8 ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon margarine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup port or other sweet red wine
1/4 cup no-sugar added black cherry spread
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon peppe
1/8 teaspoon thyme
2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice, cooked without salt or fat
Cooking spray

Instructions

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add fresh mushrooms, and sauté 10 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet, and set aside.
Melt margarine in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast, and sauté 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add wine, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Return mushrooms to skillet; stir in black cherry spread, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Notes

Taken from Weight Watchers Six O'Clock Solutions Cookbook p.59

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Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

August 29, 20184 Freestyle Points, 5 Smart Points, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup?

Weight Watchers 5 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 4 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and juice run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In same pan, stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to the pan; stir to coat. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Ring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Notes

Taken from Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook p.174 If served with brown rice, then 1/2 cup is an additional 3 SmartPoints.

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Hamburger Noodle Casserole

August 29, 20189 Smart Points, Beef, Main DishMintymomma

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Weight Watchers 9 SmartPoints

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked yolk free noodles
2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounce package fat free cream cheese
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
3 green onions, thinly slices, divided
2 ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain noodles; stir into beef mixture.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in half of the onions.
Spoon half of the noodle mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese mixture and remaining noodle mixture.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Notes

Taken from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2011 Cookbook p.116

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Ground Beef and Noodle Bake

August 29, 20188 Smart Points, Beef, Main DishMintymomma

Ground Beef and Noodle Bake

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Weight Watchers 8 SmartPoints

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked no-yolk egg noodles
1 pound lean ground sirloin
8 ounce package fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans no salt added tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) carton 1% low fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) carton fat free sour cream
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
Cook ground sirloin and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain in a colander. Wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add tomato sauce, pepper, and salt.
Combine cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture, noodles, and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.
Spoon noodle mixture in to an 11x7 inch casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill casserole 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove casserole from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Taken from Weight Watchers Quick and Easy Menus Magazine p.66

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Baked Squash Casserole

August 29, 20183 Freestyle Points, 3 Smart Points, Side Dish, VegetableMintymomma

Baked Squash Casserole

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Baked Squash Casserole

Weight Watchers 3 SmartPoints Weight Watchers 3 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

4 large yellow squash
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounce package fat free cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
13 Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11x7 inch shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the squash, onion, water, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander. Return the vegetables to the saucepan and mash with a potato masher. Stir in the cream cheese, 6 tablespoons of the cheddar cheese, the egg, salt, and pepper. Pour into the baking dish. Crush the crackers in a small bowl and add the remaining 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the casserole. Bake until bubbling at the edges and browned, about 30 minutes. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adapted from Weight Watchers Simply the Best All-American Cookbook p.167

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Parmesan Orzo and Peas

August 29, 20184 Freestyle Points, 5 Smart Points, Side DishMintymomma

Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Yield: 7

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Weight Watchers 5 SmartPoints Weight Watchers 4 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

1/3 cup dried tomato bits (packed without oil)
3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup orzo, uncooked
1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk

Instructions

Combine tomato bits and hot water in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add orzo, and sauté 3 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned. Add broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and orzo is tender.
Stir in peas, cheese, and milk; cook over medium heat until cheese melts. Stir in tomato; serve immediately.

Notes

Taken from Weight Watchers Quick, Light, and Healthy Cookbook p.158

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Asiago-Crusted Pork Chops

August 28, 20189 Freestyle Points, 9 Smart Points, Main Dish, PorkMintymomma

Asaigo-Crusted Pork Chops

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 pork chop

Asaigo-Crusted Pork Chops

Weight Watchers 9 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 9 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) boneless center cut loin pork chops
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lemon wedges
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

Place egg white in a shallow dish. Combine panko, cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip pork in egg white; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently with fingers to coat.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each chop; sprinkle each evenly with thyme.

Notes

Taken from Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast Weeknight Meals Magazine p.15

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Chicken with Fiesta Cream Sauce

August 28, 20186 Freestyle Points, 7 Smart Points, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Chicken with Fiesta Cream Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Chicken with Fiesta Cream Sauce

Weight Watchers 7 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 6 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup yellow onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons jalapeños, minced and seeded
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, lime juice, garlic, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and allow to brown on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side. Don't worry if the chicken isn't cooked completely, we'll finish it in the oven. Remove the chicken to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the diced onions to the skillet along with the chicken broth mixture. Using a whisk, scrape the bottom of the pan so all the brown bits are loosened. Let sauce reduce for about 9-12 minutes or until about ⅓ cup of the sauce remains. Add the minced jalapeños and stir to combine.
When the sauce has reduced, remove from the heat, add the butter and whisk until it melts completely. With the skillet off the heat, add the heavy cream, whisk to combine. Place the skillet back over the heat for just 30 seconds, DO NOT allow the sauce to boil. Remove from heat, add the chicken back into the pan and drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Place the skillet in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Top with chopped cilantro and serve warm with additional lime wedges.

Notes

Adapted from Little Spice Jar

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Chicken Lombardy

August 28, 20188 Freestyle Points, 9 Smart Points, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Chicken Lombardy

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Chicken Lombardy

Weight Watchers 9 SmartPoints; Weight Watchers 8 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

8 ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon Country Crock margarine
4 (4 ounce) thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Country Crock margarine
3/4 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Cook mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat; set aside.
Dredge chicken pieces in flour. Cook chicken in batches, in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Place chicken in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, overlapping edges. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken and butter. Reserving pan drippings in skillet. Sprinkle mushrooms evenly over chicken.
Add wine and broth to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Combine cheeses and green onions; sprinkle over chicken.
Bake uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until cheese melts.

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All posts by Mintymomma

Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken

Chicken in Port

Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Ground Beef and Noodle Bake

Baked Squash Casserole

Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Asiago-Crusted Pork Chops

Chicken with Fiesta Cream Sauce

Chicken Lombardy