Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Linguini Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Linguini
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  1. Boil the pasta in 3 quarts of salted water (using the 1/2 teaspoon of salt), also adding 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to the water. Drain the pasta when it is tender and return it to the pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and toss as it melts. Cover and set aside.
  2. Boil three more quarts of plain water. Boil the chicken breasts 25-30 minutes. Drain and set aside until chicken cools and then chop it into 3/4 chunks.
  3. In a very large no-stick skillet, pour in the remaining olive oil (2 2/3 tablespoons) and the remaining butter (1 tablespoon). Over medium heat, sauté the onion for one minute and then add the garlic and garlic powder. After 30 seconds more, add the chicken stock and cheese whiz.
  4. As soon as the Cheese Whiz is melted and blended, add in the chicken and reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. While the chicken is simmering, place the broccoli florets in a microwave-proof bowl, add two tablespoons of water and cover with cling wrap. Steam the broccoli for 2 minutes on the high setting. Drain the broccoli and add it to the chicken in the cheese sauce.
  6. Add the mushrooms and the hot sauce (or pepper flakes). Allow to simmer, covered, for five more minutes.
  7. Serve by plating up individual plates of linguini and pouring the chicken-broccoli-cheese sauce over the top. Garnish each plate with parsley.
  8. NOTE: The West Indies Hot Sauce is fairly mild so do not substitute Habanero-based or Scotch Bonnet-based sauces which are VERY hot. I like the West Indies sauce for the flavor it imparts and the fact that it does not change the yellow color of the dish, but you could also substitute 1/4 teaspoon of regular ground red pepper, if you prefer that over red pepper flakes, without making the dish spicy hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 572.19 Kcal (2396 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.42g 41%
Cholesterol 119.57mg 40%
Sodium 1344.6mg 56%
Potassium 456.58mg 10%
Total Carbs 43.19g 14%
Sugars 1.85g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.34g 17%
Protein 32.7g 65%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 106.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.19 Kcal (235 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.59g 41%
Cholesterol 11.74mg 40%
Sodium 132.04mg 56%
Potassium 44.84mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.24g 14%
Sugars 0.18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 17%
Protein 3.21g 65%
Vitamin C 2mg 35%
Iron 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 10.4mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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