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Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Copycat recipes are what I do best and one of my absolute favorites is this chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe that can also be made spicy!

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! Now, there is no need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered.

Ingredients

Let's go over some ingredients!

  • Chicken Cutlet
  • Milk
  • Pickle Juice
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Seasonings
chicken sandwich ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlet is my favorite. It is lean, delicious and already the perfect size for your sandwich. However, you can use a chicken breast and slice it in half.

Did you know that Chick-fil-A actually brines their chicken in pickle juice. That is what we are going to do for our Copycat Chick fil A grilled sandwich recipe! I get it, I am not the biggest pickle fan either; however, this step is essential. It does not have an overly pickle flavor, just really a hint, and only if you are really looking for it.

I, also, get this question a ton: where do you get pickle juice? Well, from a jar of dill pickles!! Just pour some out from your favorite jar of pickles and you have your pickle juice. 

Now, this is a hot topic as well... milk. Personally, I use plain unsweetened almond milk for just about everything. However, you can use another type of milk. I love almond milk because it is light and lasts longer in the fridge. However, I know people do not prefer it or have allergies; therefore, pick your favorite milk. But, the specific milk does not matter too much.

Spicy Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Recipe

But, if you want to make this sandwich spicy, you will need to add in some hot sauce and ground red pepper.

How to Make a Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Marinate - In a large bowl, combine pickle juice and milk. Add chicken, then, cover and allow to marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to all day (8 hours). If you are doing a spicy sandwich, also add the hot sauce in with the milk.

Dry and Season - Once ready, strain chicken from the marinate and pat dry, slightly, with a paper towel. 

Cook - Get your grill ready and heated. Add chicken to the grill and sprinkle with the seasonings. Grill chicken on both sides until thoroughly cooked. (Please note that grilling times vary widely).

making the grilled chicken breast recipe

This recipe is also great in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place chicken in a greased air fryer and air fry for about 14 minutes, flipping and spraying with cooking spray halfway.

Plus, you can cook the chicken in the oven as well. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bake on a greased baking tray for 16 minutes, or until fully cooked. Flip and spray the chicken with cooking spray halfway.

Be sure to have the chicken reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Recommended Toppings

These grilled chicken breasts are great with just your classic Chick-fil-A pickles. However, you can spice up your sandwich with some lettuce or tomato. You can make this into a grilled chicken club sandwich by adding cheese and bacon. I get this all the time!

Tips and Tricks

Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes allows for the flavors to penetrate the. meat. However, if you are low on time, marinate for as long as you can.

Need a sauce for this? Try my copycat Chick-fil-A sauce, you know, the original stuff that is like a honey roasted BBQ sauce. Or, try my copycat Polynesian sauce! Only 1 points for 2 tablespoons.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce
makes about 5 tablespoons of sauce
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What to Serve with this Recipe

You can buy some waffle fries at the store, or make some homemade air fried fries. But, if you are more of a Mac and cheese person, try out my copycat recipe.

chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe

How to Store Leftovers

Be sure to let the chicken cool to room temperature. Then, place chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

To store the chicken for over three days, place each piece of chicken in a plastic baggie. Put in the freezer for up to three months. 

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets
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How to Reheat this Grilled Chicken Sandwich

You can pop the chicken back in the oven or the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Copycat recipes are what I do best and one of my absolute favorites is this chick-fil-a grilled chicken sandwich recipe that can also be made spicy!

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! No need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Spicy and regular version coming right up!! What type of person are you? Are you into the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich or not? Of course I recreated it, because copycat Chick-fil-A is just what I do! No need to wait in the drive-thru for an hour or crave it on a Sunday! I got you covered. 
4.47 from 52 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
Servings 1 sandwiches
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces chicken cutlet one piece
  • ¼ cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon confectioners sugar replacement
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Spicy Sandwich Additional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper

Bun

  • 1 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • in a large bowl, combine pickle juice and milk (if making a spicy sandwich, add hot sauce as well)
  • Stab the chicken a few times with a fork to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken. Add chicken into the bowl, cover and allow to marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes or all-day
  • preheat oven to 450 degrees, air fryer to 400 degrees or heat up your grill
  • meanwhile, remove chicken from the bowl, shaking off the excess liquid
  • evenly sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasonings. If making a spicy sandwich, don't forget the additional spices

Air Fryer

  • place chicken in a greased air fryer and air fry for about 14 minutes, flipping and spraying with cooking spray halfway

Oven

  • bake on a greased baking tray for 16 minutes, or until fully cooked. Flip and spray the chicken with cooking spray halfway

Grill

  • grill your chicken on the grill for about 10-20 minutes, until fully cooked

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chick-fil-A, Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce
COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A POLYNESIAN SAUCE. Tastes like the real deal but better since it is not as thick and oily as the classic. I did a comparison and even tried it with some real chickfila and it really held up!
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets
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Chick fil A Mac and Cheese (copycat recipe)
If you are looking for a rich and creamy Mac and cheese, you are at the right stop. Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food and one of my favorite dishes. This is my copycat version of the Chick fil A Mac n cheese and it tastes just like a comforting homemade recipe.
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I made this Nashville hot chicken sandwich for some of the biggest hot chicken critiques that I know and they all said it was one of the best they have ever had!! I never heard the word “wow” so many times in my life!! Seriously you all, this stuff IS GOOD. 
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Main Dish

Two Ingredient Pizza

Two ingredient pizza dough is the classic WW recipe. The best way to eat your favorite meal while staying on track. You can eat an ENTIRE pizza and still have over half your points left. What do you like on your pizza? I go between turkey pepperoni and bbq chicken pizza. My tips and tricks for making the best pizza are in my recipe!

My zero point tomato sauce that I use for this will be linked here

Zero Point Marinara
One of my most useful dishes is my homemade tomato sauce. It's an amazing replacement for sauce on pizza, in pasta or as a dipping sauce! Why do I love it so much? It tastes fantastic and is zero points. It's the best way to reduce your daily points while still enjoying all the foods you love.
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This is the best low calorie recipe for a weight watchers zero point tomato or marinara sauce, perfect to add to any of your dishes.

Two Ingredient Pizza

pepperoni not included, choose the topping of your choice!
4 from 1 vote
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 1 pizza

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup self-rising flour
  • ½ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ cup Allie Carte homemade tomato sauce
  • ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Grease a baking tray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
  • Place yogurt, flour and seasonings in a large bowl. Use a spoon to mix it all together. Once mostly all the flour is sticking to the yogurt, dump out on a clean surface
  • Spray the dough with cooking spray (I prefer the butter flavor) and knead together for about 3-5 minutes until dough like
  • Place on your greased baking tray and use your hands to press out the dough into a pizza shape, about half the width of your thumb. If it is sticking to your hand, spray your hand lightly with more cooking spray
  • Bake crust for 7-10 minutes
  • Remove from oven and add sauce, cheese and any toppings. Bake for another 7-10 minutes, until desired wellness
myWW Points per Pizza:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 12
💙: 11
💜: 11
✔️: 450 calories
Keyword Two Ingredient Dough
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
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Air Fryer

Homemade Blackened Chicken Strips

Since these are so difficult to find in stores, you all asked me to create a copycat version, so here it is. HOMEMADE BLACKENED CHICKEN STRIPS. But caution: while they are so extremely delicious, these pack on the heat. I paired it with my homemade spicy ranch, to cool it down a bit, without removing the heat flavor.

Loving this recipe? Then you have to try out my jerk chicken strips with BBQ sauce.

Homemade Blackened Chicken Strips

about 1.5-2 tenders per serving
3.28 from 43 votes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

Tenders

  • 16 ounces chicken tenderloins about 6-7 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper

Spicy Ranch

  • ¼ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper

Instructions

Tenders

  • Place all seasonings in a small container and stir together to evenly combine
  • Set chicken tenderloins out on a dish or clean surface. Sprinkle each side evenly with the seasonings mix, as much or as little as you want, remember this is a SPICY dish
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Place seasoned tenders in your air fryer and air fry for 1 minute. Spray with cooking spray then air fry for another 4 minutes. Flip chicken over, spray with cooking spray again, then air fry for another 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked
  • Or you can bake the chicken in the oven at 450 degrees. Bake on a greased baking tray for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Flip and spray the chicken with cooking spray halfway

Spicy Ranch

  • Combine all ingredients in a small container and store in the fridge while the chicken cooks to allow the flavors to form together
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 1
💙: 0
💜: 0
✔️: 100 calories
Keyword Chicken Tenderloin
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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If you want something less spicy to dip your tenders in, try my normal zero point healthy ranch. Really good!

Homemade Healthy Ranch
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Chicken/Turkey

Copycat Healthy Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

COPYCAT HEALTHY TACO BELL CRUNCH WRAP SUPREME!! All the taste and flavors with less than half the points! This dish is seriously divine. I know it look a little intimidating, but trust me, it’s so easy to make and SO worth it. Why go out when you can have the real deal at home.

Copycat Healthy Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

4 from 4 votes
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Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
Servings 1 person

Ingredients
 

Meat

  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon red onion diced
  • 3 ounces ground chicken breast
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Bell Sauce

Crunchwrap

  • 1 Ole Wellness Wrap
  • 1 tablespoon salsa con queso Tostito's
  • ¼ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 tostada crunchy corn
  • ⅛ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ⅛ cup fresh salsa
  • ¼ cup shredded lite Mexican cheese Trader Joe's
  • 1 street corn tortilla Mission, soft
  • cooking spray butter flavored

Instructions

Meat

  • heat a small pan over medium heat
  • add diced onion and garlic and saute for about 1 minute, until soft and fragrant
  • add ground chicken and brown the chicken for about one minute then start breaking up the chicken
  • season the chicken with the seasonings then completely cook the chicken until all the pink is gone
  • add the Taco Bell sauce and bring to a slight simmer then set aside

Crunchwrap Construction

  • on a clean surface, set out the large wrap
  • place the meat in the center of the wrap then top with the queso and spread it out evenly. Top with the shredded lettuce
  • paint the tostada with the greek yogurt then place on the lettuce/crunchwrap
  • top with the salsa, spreading it out evenly, then the shredded cheese
  • heat a pan over medium heat, greased with cooking spray
  • place the soft corn tortilla over the crunchwrap
  • bring all the edges of the large tortilla up and over the small, soft tortilla. Don't be afraid to pull it in tight. The large tortilla will not cover the whole small tortilla, just the edges
  • carefully grab the crunchwrap and flip it over so the open edges are on the bottom. Hold it carefully as to not bust it open. Place the crunchwrap on the heated pan, open edges side down. Be sure all the large tortilla edges are folded over and on the heated pan
  • heat for about two minutes then flip the crunch wrap. The edges should be sealed together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until slightly browned
myWW Points per Crunchwrap:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 9
💙: 8
💜: 8
✔️: 300 calories
Keyword Ground Chicken/Turkey
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Copycat
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Appetizer

Healthy Copycat Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread

You will not believe what I did: HEALTHY COPYCAT DOMINO’S STUFFED CHEESY BREAD. How good does this look?! The bread is absolutely delicious, crunchy and soft, while stuffed with ooey gooey cheese. This is what dreams are made of!

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Healthy Copycat Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine Copycat
Servings 6 slices

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • butter spray
  • ½ tablespoon cornmeal
  • ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup reduced fat, 2% milk cheddar cheese
  • ⅛ cup reduced fat, 2% milk cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
  • Place yogurt, flour, garlic powder and onion in a large bowl. Use a spoon to mix it all together. Once all the flour is sticking to the yogurt, dump out on a clean surface. Knead together for about 3-5 minutes until dough like
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangular shape, about half the width of your finger
  • Spray with 20 sprays of butter spray and sprinkle evenly with the cornmeal
  • Flip dough over
  • On half of the dough, sprinkle the ½ cup of mozzarella and ¼ cup of cheddar
  • Fold the dough in half and pinch the edges together
  • Make 6 slices about halfway through the top layer, to represent the 6 breadsticks. Make sure they are equal sized
  • Spray with 20 sprays of butter spray then top with the remaining ⅛ cup of cheddar and parmesan cheese
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until desired wellness. I like my edges crispy and the middle doughy
  • Fully cut all 6 slices and enjoy!
myWW Points per Slice:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 3
💙: 3
💜: 3
✔️: 145 calories
Keyword Two Ingredient Dough
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Copycat
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Air Fryer

Chicken Fries in Air Fryer

Turn chicken into crispy fries, just like in the real fryer, by cutting tenderloins, breading them and then giving them a little air fry. 

CHICKEN FRIES! Whether you are a kid or an adult, these chicken fries will sure to make you smile. They’re a fun, easy way to create a healthy meal your whole family will enjoy.

Turn chicken into crispy fries, just like in the real fryer, by cutting tenderloins, breading them and then giving them a little air fry.

One of these things is not like the other... or is it?? Air fry some chicken and some fries and you have basically the same thing!

I realized I have never really posted one of my oldest recipes. AIR FRYER CHICKEN FRIES! They are such a fun and delicious dinner. You can use any type of sauce, which I have tons. There is nothing better than being a grown adult and eating some chicken strips for dinner! Especially when they are this healthy!!

You can also dip your air fryer chicken fries into any of the delicious sauces I have made:

You can also use various store bought sauces as well. G Hughes is one of my favorite brands. They have tons of zero to low point sauces such as BBQ, Polynesian, honey mustard, ketchupor sweet thai chili.

Essential Ingredients for Chicken Fries

You will obviously need an air fryer. I love my Ninja double basket. The one side is the perfect size to cook one serving of chicken fries. You can also use a rack or toaster oven style air fryer; however, I do prefer the basket kind for this one.

ingredients

For the ingredients, it kind of seems like a lot of things, but it really is quite simple to make.

  • Chicken tenderloins 
  • Corn starch (or more flour)
  • Flour
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Egg whites or eggs
  • Seasonings 

However, we can go over some suggestions and substitutions:

chicken tenderloins

I typically use chicken tenderloins when I need a smaller sized chicken, but you can use other cuts of chicken. Chicken tenderloins are already thin, so minimal cutting is required, which is why I like them. However, chicken breasts or chicken thighs can work well too.

But, you can use beef, pork or even tofu if you are vegetarian. Any kind of protein will work great in this recipe. Remember to cut the chicken, or your preferable substitution, in the same size, so they are all cooked simultaneously.

I will go over my tips to cutting the chicken in a later section.

chicken fries
breading

There will be three stages to breading the chicken fries; therefore, I like having three small shallow bowls or Tupperware. The first step of the breading process is covering the chicken pieces in a flour/corn starch/seasonings mix. You can skip the corn starch; however, I do like using it most of the time.

The next step in breading these air fryer nuggets is dredging the chicken in egg whites. I do prefer egg whites as they are not as goopy as real eggs. They are also easier to work with as you just have to pour them into the container. However, you can substitute real eggs if you whisk them first. 

The final process to breading the chicken is to cover it in the actual breading. This will be a flour, breadcrumb and seasonings mix. This is nonnegotiable and I have perfected this breading to my liking. 

seasonings 

For the seasonings, I am keeping it a little simple as this is just a basic recipe. They will still be flavorful and delicious; however, they will not lean towards any specific cuisine. You can make these air fryer nuggets spicier by adding ground red pepper or chili powder.

How to Air Fry Chicken Fries

Start by slicing each tenderloin into four strips. Set the tenderloin flat, on a cutting board and slice in half, longways. Open up the tenderloin, revealing the interior cut portion. Take your knife and cut each half in half again, from the interior cut side. Then, sprinkle on half of the Ranch seasonings.

how to cut chicken

Be sure that each chicken piece is evenly cut; therefore, they will all cook evenly and throughly.

cut evenly

Grab three small shallow bowls; however, I do like to use shallow Tupperware containers. 

In one, add half the flour, half the seasonings and the corn starch. Pour the eggs into the second bowl. Finally, in the third, add the rest of the flour, the seasonings and the breadcrumbs. Make sure to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and grease the rack with cooking spray. 

One by one, cover the chicken piece in the corn starch/flour. Then, dredge chicken piece in the egg white, being sure to shake off any excess. Finally, cover the chicken in the flour/breadcrumb mixture. 

coating the fries

Place each battered chicken piece on the greased air fryer, trying not to let them touch.

chicken Fries on air fryer rack

Air fry for 3 minutes. Spray the chicken with cooking spray and then air fry for another 2-3 minutes. 

Flip the chicken over and spray any raw flour with cooking spray. Air fry for another 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked and crispy.

Oven Version

I do prefer this recipe in the air fryer; however, if you do not have one, the chicken fries can be made in the oven.

Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Then, place an oven safe cooling rack on top of the baking tray. Grease that with cooking spray. This is what you will cook the chicken fries on.

Cook it in the oven, using the same steps as the air fryer. But, set the temperature to 425 degrees and add an extra 2-4 minutes on the cooking time.

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

If you love air fry chicken fries, check out my other air fryer chicken recipes:

chicken fries

FAQs -

  • Use any cut of chicken or a different meat.
  • Try out your favorite seasonings. You can make this Italian style, spicy or sweet!
  • Make these chicken fries in the oven; however, they will not be as crispy.
  • Substitute corn starch with more flour.

Chicken Fries in Air Fryer

Turn chicken into crispy fries, just like in the real fryer, by cutting tenderloins, breading them and then giving them a little air fry. 

Turn chicken into crispy fries, just like in the real fryer, by cutting tenderloins, breading them and then giving them a little air fry.

Chicken Fries in Air Fryer

CHICKEN FRIES! Whether you are a kid or an adult, these chicken fries will sure to make you smile. They’re a fun, easy way to create a healthy meal your whole family will enjoy.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces chicken tenderloins about 6-7 pieces
  • ⅛ cup cornstarch (or more flour)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup liquid egg whites or two eggs, whisked
  • 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Instructions

  • Start by slicing each tenderloin into four strips. Set the tenderloin flat, on a cutting board, and slice in half, longways. Open up the tenderloin, revealing the interior cut portion. Take your knife and cut each half in half again, from the interior cut side. Then, sprinkle on half of the Ranch seasonings. 
  • Grab three small shallow bowls; however, I do like to use shallow Tupperware containers. 
  • In one, add half the flour, half the seasonings and the corn starch. Pour the eggs into the second bowl. Finally, in the third, add the rest of the flour, the seasonings and the breadcrumbs. Make sure to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and grease the rack with cooking spray. 
  • One by one, cover the chicken piece in the corn starch/flour. Then, dredge chicken piece in the egg white, being sure to shake off any excess. Finally, cover the chicken in the flour/breadcrumb mixture. 
  • Place each battered chicken piece on the greased air fryer, trying not to let them touch.
  • Air fry for 3 minutes. Spray the chicken with cooking spray and then air fry for another 2-3 minutes. 
  • Flip the chicken over and spray any raw flour with cooking spray. Air fry for another 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 friesCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 26gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1456mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Tenderloin
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
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Queso Chicken
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Marry Me Chicken Instant Pot
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

This chicken, bacon and ranch pasta casserole recipe is the creamy and delicious weeknight meal you have been craving! I can’t deny that I have been absolutely obsessed with pasta lately. I mean, can you blame me with dishes this low in points. My CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA is creamy, delicious and packs all the flavors. A rich cream sauce and bacon is really all you need in life. Try this dish out! You’ll be licking your plate clean!!

This chicken, bacon and ranch pasta casserole recipe is the creamy and delicious weeknight meal you have been craving!

Chicken and bacon are two of my favorite things. Let's put these two together in this delicious pasta dish!

Ingredients

Let's go over the ingredients to make a chicken bacon ranch pasta casserole!

  • Penne pasta
  • Chicken breast
  • Ranch seasoning
  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cream cheese
  • Milk
ingredients for this recipe

Penne Pasta - Yes, really any pasta shape will work; however, I do prefer penne pasta for this recipe. Elbow noodles or bowties are also a fan favorite of mine.

Chicken Breast - Honestly, most of the time I do make this chicken bacon ranch casserole with boneless, skinless chicken breasts; however, lately I have been making this recipe with ground chicken breast. I have been loving the ground chicken instead of the diced chicken lately. But, you can also use any meat that you prefer.

Ranch Seasonings - Big tip here is to buy the entire jar of the ranch seasonings. I use it for so many recipes and to add flavor to just about anything. But, if you do not use it too often, a little packet will be fine.

More Suggestions and Substitutions

Bacon - Whether you use fully cooked bacon or not, please be sure to cook the bacon before adding it to the chicken ranch pasta casserole. I am a huge fan of fully cooked bacon; however, any bacon, including turkey bacon, is great here.

Onion and Garlic - You can buy pre-minced garlic; however, I love mincing my own with this mini food processor. You can also use that for the onion depending on how small you want the pieces.

Cream Cheese - I typically buy reduced fat cream cheese; however, any cream cheese will work fine here.

Milk - Personally, I use plain unsweetened almond milk for just about everything. However, you can use another type of milk. I love almond milk because it is light and lasts longer in the fridge. However, I know people do not prefer it or have allergies; therefore, pick your favorite milk. But, the specific milk does not matter too much.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water. Drain well and set aside. You can cook the pasta slightly al dente, as to not over cook it. Then, it may become mushy.

Dice the fully cooked bacon and set aside.

Heat a large pan, greased with cooking spray, over medium heat.

Add diced onion and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta casserole
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta casserole

Now, we will start cooking the chicken bacon ranch casserole.

Then, add the ground chicken (or diced chicken breast) into the pan and start breaking it up. Sprinkle on the seasonings and continue to breakup while cooking. Continue to break up and mix in the seasonings until the chicken is fully cooked.

Reduce heat to medium low. Add the cream cheese and start to melt it. As needed, start adding the milk and the ranch seasoning, stirring together. If needed, add in splashes of pasta water.

Add the pasta, diced bacon and cooked chicken into the sauce and toss to combine.

Recipe Variations

Honestly, most of the time I do make this with boneless, skinless chicken breast; however, lately I have been making this recipe with ground chicken breast. I have been loving the ground chicken instead of the diced chicken lately. But, you can also use any meat that you prefer.

Hidden Valley also sells a spicy Ranch seasonings packet, if you wish to spice things up.

How to Thicken Up the Sauce

To thicken up the sauce, add in some more cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese or grated parmesan cheese. However, do note that when the sauce cools down, it will thicken a little. Therefore, you do not want to over thicken it from the beginning.

Be sure to save some pasta water to thin out the sauce while making it extra creamy.

In order to thin out the sauce, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time.

What if I Can’t Find Ranch Seasoning?

If you cannot find Ranch seasonings, you can make your own ranch or use Italian seasonings to make this dish have a little different of a flavor combination.

What if I Can’t Find Ranch Seasoning?

What to Serve with Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

This recipe has your carb and your protein, although I do love this recipe with a nice piece of garlic bread. But, now you need your veggie. Grab a side salad or make one of my favorite vegetable recipes:

How Long will Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Last?

Typically, chicken will last in the fridge for 3-4 days, in an airtight container.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole Recipe

This chicken, bacon and ranch pasta casserole recipe is the creamy and delicious weeknight meal you have been craving! I can’t deny that I have been absolutely obsessed with pasta lately. I mean, can you blame me with dishes this low in points. My CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA is creamy, delicious and packs all the flavors. A rich cream sauce and bacon is really all you need in life. Try this dish out! You’ll be licking your plate clean!!

This chicken, bacon and ranch pasta casserole recipe is the creamy and delicious weeknight meal you have been craving!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole Recipe

I can’t deny that I have been absolutely obsessed with pasta lately. I mean, can you blame me with dishes this low in points. My CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA is creamy, delicious and packs all the flavors. A rich cream sauce and bacon is really all you need in life.
4.25 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 people
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces penne pasta dry
  • 16 ounces ground chicken breast or diced chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices fully cooked bacon
  • ⅛ cup white onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Sauce

  • 2 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • 1.5 tablespoons Ranch seasoning for the sauce

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water. Drain well and set aside. 
  • Dice the fully cooked bacon and set aside. 
  • Heat a large pan, greased with cooking spray, over medium heat. 
  • Add diced onion and cook until starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. 
  • Then, add the ground chicken (or diced chicken breast) into the pan and start breaking it up. Sprinkle on the seasonings and continue to breakup while cooking. Continue to break up and mix in the seasonings until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Reduce heat to medium low. Add the cream cheese and start to melt tit. As needed, start adding the milk and the ranch seasoning, stirring together. If needed, add in splashes of pasta water.
  • Add the pasta, diced bacon, and cooked chicken into the sauce and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25 cupsCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1060mgPotassium: 603mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pasta
Course Main Dish
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BBQ Bacon Chicken
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Feta Tomato Pasta

FETA TOMATO PASTA!
Another TikTok made me do it special!

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Does making a viral TikTok trend make me cool? According to my Gen Z sister, I use the crying laughing face (yes this one 😂) and part my hair down the side so I’m not. But hey, at least we didn’t eat tide pods, right?! 😂

I love that WW always me to eat whatever I want. So that I can participate in some of these TikTok trends (remember the tortilla hack). I lightened up the dish to stay one track while keeping it delicious.

Plus, you all requested more Greek dishes!

Btw, this dish calls for the block of feta, not the crumbles

Feta Tomato Pasta

one cup per serving
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 0

Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces pasta dry
  • 2 teaspoons light olive oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 24 cherry tomatoes about 8 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon Splenda
  • 8 ounces reduced fat feta cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • basil leaves

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. After cooking, remove ¼ cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta well and set aside
  • Slice cherry tomatoes in half and set aside
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on a medium pan over medium to medium/high heat
  • Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant
  • Add sliced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes
  • Remove from heat, add in the Splenda and toss to coat (helps cut the acidity). Then, set aside
  • Grab an oven safe dish, I used an 8x8 glass casserole dish. Place feta in the middle and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper
  • Add tomatoes around the feta
  • Place in the oven on a high broil for 5 minutes. Flip the feta over and broil for another 5 minutes
  • Smash the feta and tomatoes up to create a sauce like consistency. If too thick, add a splash of the pasta water until desired thickness is reached
  • Add the pasta in and toss to coat
  • Top with fresh basil. Sprinkle on some crushed red pepper for a spicy dish.
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 10
💙: 10
💜: 5 (if using 100% whole wheat pasta)
✔️: 300 calories
The 'sauce' is 5 points. You could lower your points by using a lower point noodle or noodle substitute 
Keyword Pasta
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
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We have also made this dish and added left over sweet asian taco meat to it. SO GOOD! The sweetness of the meat with the acidity of the tomatoes work so well together. Great way to add protein into the meal.

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Ziti Lasagna

Healthy ZITI?! Who knew?! My aunt Dale makes the most amazing baked ziti dish, but downfall, it’s so high in points. I put my Allie Carte spin on it and made a lower point version, without sparing any taste or flavor! I even added tons of protein to the dish to stay full and satisfied. It was so hard to stop at just one serving, this stuff is GOOD!

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Ziti Lasagna

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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces penne pasta dry
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ⅛ cup white onion diced
  • 16 ounces ground chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside
  • Drain the liquids from the can of tomatoes then blend until smooth. Set aside
  • Heat a medium pan over medium/high heat. Grease with cooking spray
  • Add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes
  • Add ground chicken, whole, and brown for 1-2 minutes. Start breaking up the chicken and season with the seasonings
  • Once almost cooked, add blended tomatoes, mix together and bring to a slight simmer until the chicken is fully cooked
  • Grease an 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray. Add half the pasta to the bottom of the dish. Top with the entire pan of chicken. Add the remaining pasta to the top of the chicken
  • Spread ricotta cheese to the tops of the pasta. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan
  • Bake at 400 for about ten minutes, until cheese is melted
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 9
💙: 7
💜: 3 (if using 100% whole wheat pasta)
✔️: 365 calories
Keyword Ground Chicken/Turkey, Pasta
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
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Ricotta Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Chicken roll-ups are a classic dish of mine! Easy to make and full of flavor and protein. I made these RICOTTA BACON STUFFED CHICKEN roll-ups and the flavor profile was AMAZING. The ricotta and bacon come together so well to create a spectacular dish.

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Ricotta Bacon Stuffed Chicken

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces chicken cutlets 4 pieces
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 slices fully cooked bacon Oscar Mayer

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Pound of chicken cutlets with the back of a spoon or roll them out until thin
  • Season both sides of each chicken cutlet evenly with the seasonings
  • Spread ⅛ cup of ricotta cheese on each chicken cutlet. Top each with two slices of bacon and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese
  • Roll the chicken cutlets up and place on a greased baking tray with the end down so it stays together
  • Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on top of each piece of chicken
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until completely cooked
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 6
💙: 4
💜: 4
✔️: 230 calories
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
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Instapot Taco Bowls

Taco Tuesday super easy meal prep: INSTAPOT TACO BOWLS. It’s no secret that taco Tuesday and my Instapot are one of my favorite things (right behind the assistant, if course), so I combined both of them for this super easy dinner or meal prep! Just dump and press go then your whole home will smell absolutely amazing. Eat it as a taco bowl to keep your points low or serve it as a salad or taco. What would you do!?

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I am absolutely obsessed with my Instapot and you should be too! They are so convenient to cook with. All you do it dump and press go then you have a gourmet dish!

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Instapot Taco Bowls

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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 teaspoon light olive oil
  • ⅛ cup red onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ can diced tomatoes half a 15 ounce can
  • ⅛ cup Taco Bell Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 16 ounces chicken breast 2 pieces
  • 1 cup extra long grain rice
  • 1.25 cups chicken broth fat-free, low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • Turn Instapot to the saute setting. Add oil and heat up. Add diced onions and garlic. Sauté garlic and onion in oil for 2 minutes
  • Add chicken and sauté for 1 minute per side. Turn off the Instapot and remove the chicken to a clean plate.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the Instapot - chicken broth, tomatoes lime juice, Taco Bell sauce, rice and seasonings. Then stir together
  • Add the chicken back in, on top of the rice
  • Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the pressure cook button to 18 minutes and start it
  • Once completely cooked, vent and de-pressurize the instapot then open the lid
  • Divide evenly into four bowls. Top with cilantro and enjoy!
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 7
💙: 5
💜: 0 (if using brown rice)
✔️: 280 calories
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
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Spinach Caprese Chicken

My SPINACH CAPRESE CHICKEN is absolutely amazing. I love a good balsamic drizzle and putting it on something healthy makes it even better! Extremely quick and easy to make!

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Spinach Caprese Chicken

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Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces chicken cutlet one piece
  • ½ teaspoon light margarine ICBINB
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup baby spinach packed
  • 2 sliced bell pepper
  • ⅛ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasonings and bake for 10 minutes, until fully cooked, flipping halfway
  • Meanwhile, melt margarine over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about two minutes. Add spinach, a sprinkle of salt and sauté in the margarine until completely wilted
  • Move spinach to the side of the pan and add sliced pepper to the other side. Sauté each side for two minutes. Set vegetables aside
  • Once chicken is cooked, top with spinach, mozzarella then pepper. Bake for another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
myWW Points per Serving:
💚: 4
💙: 2
💜: 2
✔️: 178 calories
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Spinach Mac and Cheese

There’s nothing like a rich and creamy Mac and cheese dish.... especially if there are some veggies hidden inside!! My SPINACH MAC AND CHEESE takes your dinner to a whole new level. Made with browned butter and THREE cheese. Ahh!! Enjoy comfort food with lower points and added veggies. Rich, creamy, and great for the whole family. Yum!

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I like to brown my margarine, as much as margarine can brown, because it gives a really good taste to the mac and cheese sauce

I also use three different cheeses in this recipe, but the parmesan is not necessary. I make it without that cheese all the time. While the parmesan brings a little nice flavor to the dish, it tastes amazing without it too. The other two cheeses are necessary.

Add chicken, ground beef or sausage to bring in some protein!

Spinach Mac and Cheese

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces pasta elbow, dry
  • 1 tablespoon light margarine ICBINB
  • ⅛ cup sweet white onion diced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • ¾ cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup reduced fat, 2% milk cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  • Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the margarine and allow it to melt. Bring to a slight simmer then add the minced onion and garlic. Allow the garlic and onion to cook in the margarine for about 5 minutes. Do not let the margarine burn but allow it to get a really nice golden brown color
  • Stir the flour into the onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly.
  • Add in all the spinach and stir together until it’s wilted down. Stir in the cheeses and allow it to melt. Add in the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Add the seasonings (to taste) and toss to coat
myWW Points per Serving:
💚: 7
💙: 7
💜: 3 (if using 100% whole grain pasta)
✔️: 250 calories
Keyword Pasta
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
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One-Point Microwave Mug Cake

You know when sometimes you just need some chocolate cake but you don’t want to spend all those points, waste all that time or be tempted by leftovers?? Well I have you covered with my two-minute, one-point microwave mug cake! Perfect chocolate dessert. It’s big, filling and will satisfy your cravings.

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This recipe calls for Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. You can use any flavor you like. Some of my favorites are mint, mocha, vanilla cupcake. All up to you and what flavors you want to add it!

I usually get my Skinny Syrups at HomeGoods (for cheap) but sometimes I can’t make it out to the store or they they don’t available. You can order them off Amazon or their website.

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I have found that jumbo sized mugs DO NOT work well for this recipe. I use a slightly smaller than normal mug that I got at the Dollar Tree for $1.

Since all microwaves are different, you may need to tweak with the egg or skinny syrups slightly, depending on your microwave.

One-Point Microwave Mug Cake

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Servings 1 cake

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons Splenda 3 packets
  • 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sugar free syrup Jordan's Skinny Syrups

Instructions

  • in a mug, add dry ingredients and stir together
  • add in liquid ingredients and stir together. If using an egg, whisk egg in a separate bowl before adding to the mug
  • microwave for 1 minute
one point or 75 calories!
Course Dessert
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Alcohol

Weight Watchers Drink Hack

My go-to alcohol when out at the bar is Tito’s and water (or soda water) with my secret ingredient... water enhancer!! It is super easy to pack one of these little flavorings in your purse. My current favorite is tropical coconut because it tastes exactly like a pina colada without all the extra sugar and calories. These are some of my other favorites. Try mixing the sweet tea with some fresh lemon juices- it’s like a spiked Arnold Palmer! Plus Tito’s is gluten-free and only 3 points!!

more of my favorite low point alcohol drinks will be linked below

Weight Watchers Drink Hack

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Course Drinks
Servings 1 drink

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 ounces liquor
  • 1 squirt water enhancer
  • 2-6 ounces water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a glass with ice and stir together.
Course Drinks
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enjoy responsibly, if 21 or over!

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American

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Squash

The best replacement for BBQ chicken pizza??? BBQ CHICKEN STUFFED SQUASH!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Okay I have a confession. I made two servings of my BBQ chicken stuffed spaghetti squash with the intention of bringing the other half for lunch tomorrow, well, then I ate both servings for dinner! This dish is so good that I couldn’t stop myself!! Plus, it’s extremely low in points so zero guilt, right?? So good and so addicting!

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Squash

low cal BBQ chicken pizza!
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Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 8 ounces chicken breast
  • ¼ red onion
  • 3 tablespoons sugar free BBQ sauce G Hughes
  • ¼ cup reduced fat, 2% milk cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Slice spaghetti squash in half, longwise, remove seeds/core. Microwave on high for 8-12 minutes, face down on a microwave-safe dish or bake in the oven at 450 degrees, face down on a greased baking tray for about 45-60 minutes. Depending on size and desired wellness.
  • Heat a large pan over medium/high heat, greased with cooking spray
  • Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with the seasonings
  • Add seasoned chicken cutlets to the heated pan and cook until completely cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a clean plate
  • Reduce the heat of the pan to low/medium and spray again with cooking spray
  • Slice red onion into thin strips and add to the pan. Saute the onions until slightly soft, about 3 minutes
  • Shred the cooked chicken and combine it with two tablespoons of the BBQ sauce
  • Take a fork and shred both sides of the spaghetti squash, leaving the shredded squash in the shell
  • Top the squash with the shredded chicken, sauted onions and shredded cheese
  • Place on a baking tray and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted
  • Drizzle both sides of the squash with the remaining 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce and the nonfat yogyrt. Top with cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 594mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 656IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
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Chicken/Turkey

Pizza Chicken

Pizza day can be everyday with dishes this healthy, protein packed and delicious! My PIZZA CHICKEN takes your pizza night to a whole new level. The amazing flavors all come together to provide you with an amazing dinner. Give it a shot and try out all my pizza dishes!

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I like to use my own homemade tomato sauce for this recipe, and all my recipes. It is zero points and tastes amazing. You can use store bought sauce; however, be mindful of extra points

Zero Point Marinara
One of my most useful dishes is my homemade tomato sauce. It's an amazing replacement for sauce on pizza, in pasta or as a dipping sauce! Why do I love it so much? It tastes fantastic and is zero points. It's the best way to reduce your daily points while still enjoying all the foods you love.
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This is the best low calorie recipe for a weight watchers zero point tomato or marinara sauce, perfect to add to any of your dishes.

Pizza Chicken

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Course Main Dish
Servings 1 person

Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces chicken cutlet
  • ⅛ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅛ cup Allie Carte homemade tomato sauce
  • 2 pieces turkey pepperoni
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Heat a small pan over medium/high heat and grease with cooking spray
  • Sprinkle the seasonings evenly onto both sides of the chicken cutlet
  • Add seasoned chicken to the greased pan and cook until completely cooked, about 5 minutes per side
  • Once cooked, add tomato sauce, cheese then pepperoni to the top of the chicken. Cover the pan and steam until the cheese is melted
myWW Points per Serving:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚: 3
💙: 1
💜: 1
✔️: 150 calories
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
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I had to go with three slices of pepperoni on this chicken. This chicken cutlet was very long and thin so three fit. But typically I can only fit two! Putting on an extra one won’t change your points.

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Appetizer

Greek Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Fun fact about me: I am Greek! I dug into my heritage a little and created some amazing GREEK SKEWERS. The tzatziki sauce on top really pulls the whole dish together and is so great. I put some veggies on the skewer too since they’re zero points.

An easy way to skewer your chicken is to soak them in water so the food goes on easily and the stick does not splinter.

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Greek Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

one skewer per serving
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
 

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ¼ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice sub olive juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Greek Chicken

  • 12 ounces chicken cutlets three pieces
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice sub olive juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Vegetables

  • ¼ white onion
  • 1 zucchini or your choice of vegetables

Skewers

  • 3 skewers

Instructions

Tzatziki Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients for the Tzatziki sauce in a small bowl and store in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to form together

Greek Chicken

  • Cut each chicken cutlet into five pieces. Season the chicken evenly with the seasonings
  • Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray
  • Add garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway
  • Add the pickle and lemon juice and continue to saute the chicken until completely cooked, about another five minutes
  • Remove chicken onto a clean plate

Vegetables

  • Slice vegetables and add to the heated pan, on medium heat, with the chicken juices
  • Saute the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes
  • Add ⅛ cup of water and cover the pan. Cover the pan and allow the vegetables to steam for about five minutes, until desired softness

Skewers

  • Add the chicken and vegetables evenly onto three skewers then drizzle with the tzatziki sauce
myWW Points per Serving:
💚: 2
💙: 0
💜: 0
✔️: 150 calories
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
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The dill pickle juice comes from a jar of pickles (:

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