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Chicken Mozzarella: Weight Watchers Cheese Swap-It-Challenge #3

January 13, 2012 by The Mom Jen 12 Comments

Part 3 of 3 of the Weight Watchers Cheese Swap It Challenge has me making a quick and easy Chicken Mozzarella (chicken parm). Instead of using regular mozzarella cheese, I’m using Weight Watchers’ version that has less fat and less calories and is a shredded Italian blend of mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and parmesan. Check out my video.

Chicken Mozzarella
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Shake and Bake chicken seasoning
1 1/2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups Weight Watchers reduced fat, shredded, 4 cheese Italian blend

Coat chicken with Shake and Bake according to the directions on the box (simply moisten with water and shake with mix in bags provided). Lay them in a lightly greased 9X13 baking dish and cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Heat sauce on medium for the last 5-8 minutes of chicken cooking time. Remove chicken from oven and top each breast with approximately 1/4 cup of pasta sauce. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese on each breast and place back in oven on broil for about 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

TOTAL POINTS: 7 per chicken breast

This was another homerun for my family! Truly there is no difference in taste when you choose Weight Watchers Cheeses over regular brands, so you feel good eating a lighter calorie cheese without the guilt!

I wrote this post as a part of series with Weight Watchers Cheese. Opinions are 100% my own. I was sent products to make the meals, a gift card to shop for ingredients, and electronics to produce the videos.

Weight Watchers Cheese Swap-It Challenge #2: Strawberry Pie

December 21, 2011 by The Mom Jen 15 Comments

My second recipe in the Weight Watchers Cheese Swap-It Challenge has proved another hit. Between my husband and I we devoured this Strawberry Pie that you must make on your own! Check out how easy it is:

Strawberry Pie

1 8 oz container of Weight Watchers strawberry whipped cream cheese
1 container of Cool Whip
1 pkg strawberry Jello
graham cracker crust

Dissolve Jello with 1/2 cup boiling water, add cream cheese and mix with mixer until fully blended. Fold in Cool Whip until mixture is fully mixed. Pour into graham cracker crust and refrigerate until set. (forgive my photo as my crust was over-crumbly!!)

You can substitute plain Weight Watchers whipped cream cheese and any jello flavor for a different taste, this would have been even more amazing with sliced strawberries in it as well! Oh the possibilities!

Weight Watchers Cheese Swap-It Challenge #1 Chili Bean Cheese Dip

November 8, 2011 by The Mom Jen 4 Comments

I’m turning to vlogging today to tell you how I started the Weight Watchers Cheese Swap-It Challenge. I’m substituting Weight Watchers Cheese for our normal brand in different recipes to let you know that it’s healthier, contains less fat and sodium, and completely delicious! Take a peek…

Here’s the low down on my recipe it’s so simple to make you can whip it up in less than ten minutes!

Chili Bean Cheese Dip

8oz Weight Watchers Whipped Cream Cheese
1 15oz can of Chili with Beans
1 cup Weight Watchers Shredded Mexican Style Cheese

In a glass pie dish (8-9 inches round) spread a layer of Weight Watchers Cream Cheese to cover the bottom. Spread one can of chili with beans to cover the cream cheese. Sprinkle 1 cup of Weight Watchers Shredded Mexican Style Cheese on top. Heat in the microwave about 5 minutes. Stir (or not) and dip your favorite tortilla chips in and enjoy!

My son and husband devoured it after work and school. They had no idea about which cheese I used, no questions or comments about it tasting any different. I reheated it for them and the cheese melted smoothly a second time and was just that good! I have two more challenges coming up for you including swapping Weight Watchers Cheese into the main course and a dessert, stay tuned!