⭐ 3–4 WW Points per serving (makes 4 bowls)
(Points come mostly from light cream + cheese.)
This one feels like wrapping your hands around a warm mug on a chilly evening. The garlic smell hits instantly, and the broth turns silky without being heavy — perfect for a light but comforting meal.
🥣 WW-Friendly Ingredients
Base (mostly 0 points)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (4 points)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (0)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (0)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (0)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (0)
- ½ tsp black pepper (0)
- ½ tsp sea salt (0)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (0)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (0)
Creamy Add-Ins (lightened)
- ½ cup fat-free half-and-half (1 point)
Replaces heavy cream - ¼ cup grated Parmesan (3 points)
Still gives richness but keeps points low
Total recipe: ~8 points
Per serving: ~2–3 points
(If your Parmesan brand is higher, it may land closer to 3–4 points.)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Build the Flavor
- Warm olive oil in a pot on medium.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken cubes; sauté 6–8 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Create the Broth
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Add thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Make It Creamy
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in fat-free half-and-half + Parmesan.
- Stir until smooth and slightly thickened
(don’t boil—keeps the dairy from curdling).
4. Finish
- Add chopped spinach; simmer 2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve warm and cozy.
