LoFat Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz uncooked whole wheat spaghetti3 boneless skinless chicken breast1 cup chopped bell pepper1/2 cup chopped onion16 oz (1/2 of a 2lb pkg ) reduced fat (or light) velveeta cheese- cubed1/2 cup skim milk2 tbsp minced garlic1 tsp butter
Directions
Put chicken in a crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours. (put it on while you are at work, and its done when you get home) In a seperate pan, boil pasta until done.In a skillet, sautee onion, garlic and bell pepper with 1 tsp butter. In a large bowl, place chicken and shred with a fork. Add 1/2 cup of the broth from the crockpot. Add sauteed veggies, cheese, drained pasta, and milk to chicken. Pour mixture into a 8.5x11 casserole dish. Bake in the oven for 20-30 min, or until cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and give it a quick stir. Makes 6 one cup servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHALIGAL155.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 343.3
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 102.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,280.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 43.8 g

Member Reviews
  • CD5252310
    Easy to make and the whole family loved it! A keeper for sure! - 3/13/12
  • CHOCMOM
    This quite similar to a WW recipe I use to make and loved! Thanks for reminding me of it. I add mushrooms. - 8/6/09
  • BLESSEDBYSTEP
    I also boiled the chicken and used Rotel - great substitution! Only 7 WW points for a very filling serving; will make again, and again, and again.... - 5/4/08
  • RACHELLA1983
    Cheese has a lot of sodium, so if you're watching your sodium intake skip the cheese sauce and top your pasta with red sauce. It's better for you anyway. - 4/13/08
  • NOMIANNZHERE
    I haven't made this yet, but it just sounds delicious! I don't know if I will use all of the 16 oz. of l/f velvetta ... I might use some other lighter cheeses, such as parmesan in with it. BUT it sounds great!!! TY!!! ~Nomi - 4/2/08
  • WANNABFIT73
    Sounds great, but personally I boil the chicken and then cook the noodles in the chicken broth for more flavor. I also like to add rotel and mushrooms for a kick. - 4/2/08
  • RDM317
    I have made something like this before, but used mild Rotel instead of bell pepper and it is absolutely wonderful! One of mine and my kids fav dishes!! - 4/2/08
  • CREACEYCLARK
    I would assume the sodium is in the cheese
    - 4/2/08
  • ARSMALL
    Wow! This sounds so great, can't wait to try it. However, I'm curious to know where all the sodium is coming from? It very high in sodium but I can't pin point the source. Could it be the chicken? Cheese? - 4/2/08
  • ARCANGLMYK73
    This is one of my favorites I have found with Spark...tasted sinful!! (but it wasnt!) - 4/1/08
  • BATLEACTS
    This is absolutely delicious!! - 4/1/08