Creamy Chicken Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes

This Creamy Chicken Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes is a bit higher in points than some of my other recipes, but it is well worth the splurge.  It's so delicious and easy to make, plus it is kid-friendly!  Serving up a bowl of this creamy sauce and pasta will satisfy everyone at the dinner table.

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes

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Pasta is one of our favorite staples for easy meals.  Mixing it up on occasion with more than a basic bottled sauce is a must.  This creamy chicken pasta includes some fresh basil and tomatoes.  It makes it a perfect meal for an evening when you want a fast meal that satisfies the family.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks

16 oz Whole Wheat Rigatoni Pasta

2 cups chicken broth

1 tomato, diced

1 red onion, diced

½ bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

¼ cup fresh basil, lightly chopped

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

2 cups fat-free half and half

1 cup low-part-skim skim mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

How to Make Creamy Chicken Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

In a large non-stick skillet, sprayed with non-stick spray, cook chicken for 7 minutes over medium-high heat,  stirring regularly.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and add in onions, bell pepper, and garlic.

Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables start to become tender.

Mix in half and the half, broth, seasonings, and parmesan and stir to combine.  Cook for additional 3-4 minutes or until liquid begins to boil.

Slowly stir in mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and add the cooked chicken back to the mixture.

Cook over medium-high heat for additional 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the mixture is starting to thicken.

Pour over pasta and stir completely.  Taste and add salt and pepper to your preference.

How Many WW Points are In a Serving of Chicken Pasta? 

You can verify your own unique PersonalPoints via the recipe in the WW app HERE. 

• PersonalPoints: 3-12
• BLUE: 9
• GREEN: 10
• PURPLE: 3
• SmartPoints: 11
• Points Plus: 12

Yield: 8

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes

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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes is a fresh and light pasta dish that fits easily into your WW PersonalPoints menu!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks
• 16 oz Whole Wheat Rigatoni Pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• ½ bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh basil, lightly chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 2 cups fat-free half and half
• 1 cup low-part-skim skim mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, sprayed with non-stick spray, cook chicken for 7 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring regularly.
3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Spray the skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and add in onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
5. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables start to become tender.
6. Mix in half and the half, broth, seasonings, and parmesan and stir to combine. Cook for additional 3-4 minutes or until liquid begins to boil.
7. Slowly stir in mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and add cooked chicken back to mixture.
8. Cook over medium-high heat for additional 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the mixture is starting to thicken.
9. Pour over pasta and stir completely. Taste and add salt and pepper to your preference.

Notes

You can verify your own unique PersonalPoints via the recipe in the WW app HERE. 

• PersonalPoints: 3-12
• BLUE: 9
• GREEN: 10
• PURPLE: 3
• SmartPoints: 11
• Points Plus: 12

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 547mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 31g

More Weight Watchers Recipes

While this creamy chicken pasta recipe may be a bit higher in points than you prefer, it is a great splurge on occasion.  Alongside this yummy recipe, you can serve up some steamed vegetables or your favorite salad greens.  If this isn't what you are looking for, don't worry! Check out our other favorite easy Weight Watchers pasta recipes below.

• Skinny Cheesy Taco Pasta
• Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta with Broccoli
• Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
• Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta
• Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
• Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
• Weight Watchers SmartPoints Spaghetti Recipe

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