Best 5 Weight Watchers Chicken Cheese Steaks Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that won't break your Weight Watchers points budget? If so, then you'll love these chicken cheese steaks! Made with lean chicken breast, low-fat cheese, and plenty of flavorful vegetables, these sandwiches are sure to hit the spot without derailing your diet. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN CHEESE STEAKS
This is a Cheese Steak with a twist - lean chicken instead of beef. This recipe calls for reduced-fat American cheese, but you could use any light cheese you would like. The points value is 6 points per serving.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Saute onion until browned and very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and pepper and saute until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about to 5 to 8 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toast buns; spoon chicken mixture down center of each one.
- Place a slice of cheese in each bun and close bun to help cheese melt slightly.
- Yields 1 cheese steak per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 424.1, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 24.6
WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This recipe came from a card that was handed out with my weekly Weight Watchers materials. It's comfort food for 6 points per serving. Note: substitute turkey for chicken if desired.
Provided by Budgiegirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large casserole, combine all ingredients, mixing well.
- Bake,covered, 35-45 minutes.
- Remove cover; bake 10-15 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately.
WEIGHT WATCHERS STEAK AND EGGS
This makes a delicious breakfast for 4 points per serving. This recipe makes 4 servings. The recipe recommends using rare roast beef from your deli counter and ask for it sliced extra thick.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and eggs whites with club soda until frothy.
- Cook eggs until underside is firm and then fold into an omelet to finish cooking, about 2 to 3 minutes; remove eggs from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Add roast beef to skillet and cook until warmed through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Cut omelet into quarters and season with salt and pepper; serve each omelet quarter with 2 ounces of roast beef and 2 1/2 teaspoons of sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 311.7, Sodium 2221.2, Carbohydrate 1.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 37.2
WW CHEESY CHICKEN SHELLS 9 POINTS
Got this recipe from my weight watchers news letter. The points value is 9. Cut the cooking time by buying pre-cooked chicken.
Provided by Naren-lee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from cooking further. Set aside.
- Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.
- For filling, in a large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup each of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake about 30 minutes. Yields 3 shells per serving.
LEAN/LOW FAT CHICKEN FRIED STEAK (WEIGHT WATCHERS - 4)
I love chicken fried steak, but my diet didn't actually cater to it. I found this recipe on weight watchers - it's a pretty good replacement. If doing WW, its 4 points per serving.
Provided by prattandpratt
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dip steaks in buttermilk. Combine flour, salt, and steak seasoning (remember to keep 1 tablespoon set aside). Dip steaks in flour mixture.
- Set steaks on wax paper, let set for 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoons oil in skillet, add steaks, cook until both sides are golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Combine milk and reserved TBSP of flour in bowl until well mixed.
- Stirring constantly, add milk mixture to skillet. Once added, bring mixture to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer until gravy thickens.
- Serve over steaks.
Tips:
- Choose lean chicken breasts: This will help keep the sandwich low in fat and calories.
- Use low-fat cheese: This will also help reduce the fat and calorie content of the sandwich.
- Use whole-wheat bread: This will provide more fiber and nutrients than white bread.
- Add plenty of vegetables: This will help boost the nutritional value of the sandwich and make it more filling.
- Use a light hand with the condiments: Condiments can add a lot of calories and fat to a sandwich, so use them sparingly.
Conclusion:
Weight Watchers chicken cheese steaks are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet. By following the tips above, you can make a sandwich that is low in fat and calories, and high in nutrients. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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