Chilly fall and winter days call for comfort food, and casseroles are great for that! This Weight Watchers chicken pot pie bubble up recipe is really easy to put together and is sure to be a hit. The Pillsbury biscuits are a perfect topping and make it filling and satisfying. Imagine a buttery biscuit crust paired with tender chicken chunks and a saucy veggie filling. It’s warm, comforting, and hearty- all the things you want in a winter dinner meal. This recipe makes it easy to whip up a “lightened up” version of the classic chicken pot pie, so you can have your favorite comfort dish and still stay on track with your diet plan. 

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I love making this on weeknights because it’s quick and makes me feel like I’m having a fun weekend type of dinner. Weight Watchers chicken pot pie bubble up makes fantastic leftovers, so I definitely suggest that you save some for lunch the next day. As the flavors sit overnight they meld together and create an even better tasting dish the next day. 

Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!

There’s nothing like a nostalgic dish! 

This dish will give you all the comfort you crave from childhood without overloading you with calories. It still tastes like your mom used to make, but it’s just lightened up a bit! 

One serving is under 250 calories. 

Did you know, a typical serving of traditional chicken pot pie is close to 600 calories? You’re saving over half of that by making this Weight Watchers chicken pot pie bubble up instead. And it’s just as filling! 

Weight Watchers chicken pot pie bubble up makes a great family meal. 

Even if you’re the only one in the family that is on Weight Watchers, this recipe still works for the others. It’s tasty, healthy, and hearty enough to add it to the weekly dinner rotation. 

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Ingredients you need to make Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up: 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1.5 cups fresh chopped broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
  • ⅓ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups low fat milk 
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (284 ml) can low fat cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken (about 12oz)
  • 1 (7.5 oz) package Pillsbury biscuits in the 4 value pack

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How to make Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up (step by step): 

  1. Chop the carrots and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water and cover with saran wrap. Poke a small hole to vent the steam. Place the bowl in the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan on med-low, add the steamed carrots, broccoli, and onions, and let them cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring often. Remove them from the stove and place them in a bowl with the cubed chicken.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400F, spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
  4. Using the same pan you used for the vegetables, melt the margarine over med-low heat. Stir in the all purpose flour and then whisk in the milk. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir in the can of soup, add the chicken broth, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the vegetables and chicken and mix well.
  7. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and place 9 (of the 10) biscuits on top (raw biscuits). You will have 1 extra. Return it to the oven for 12 minutes, until the biscuits are a golden color. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy! 

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Makes 9 servings. Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories 219,  Fat 10 g, Saturated fat 2.5 g,  Carbs 21 g,  Fiber 1.88 g, Sugars 4.73 g, Sodium 675 mg, Protein 12 g. 

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WW Points 

  • Vegetable oil 5 points
  • Chopped carrots 0 points
  • Diced onion 0 points
  • Fresh chopped broccoli 0 points
  • Reduced fat margarine 8 points
  • All purpose flour 4 points
  • 1% low fat milk 5 points
  • Dried parsley 0 points
  • Salt and pepper 0 points
  • Low fat cream of chicken soup 8 points
  • Chicken broth 0 points
  • Cooked and cubed chicken 0 points
  • Pillsbury biscuits in the 4 value pack 20 points

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5 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.  

If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below. 

Points- 5

Personal Points- 5 using WW recipe builder 

SP blue, green & purple- 5 using WW recipe builder

Points plus- 4 using PP calculator

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Different ways to change up this recipe: 

  • You can add some peas and lower the broccoli or carrots if you wish. The veggie mix is up to you! 

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Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up: 

  • To make this even faster, use pre-chopped frozen veggies of your choosing. You wouldn’t have to chop the broccoli, carrots, and onion or steam the carrots that way. 
  • You can squeeze in the extra biscuit if you’d like, just make sure to adjust for the points if you’re on Weight Watchers. 

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4.80 from 10 votes

Weight Watchers Chicken pot pie bubble up

By: Drizzle
Servings: 9
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 32 minutes
Total: 52 minutes
5P, 5 SP blue, green & purple

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1.5 cups fresh chopped broccoli
  • 3 Tbsp reduced fat margarine
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/3 cups milk, I used 1%
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1-284 ml can low fat cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken, about 12oz
  • 1-7.5 oz package pillsbury biscuits, in the 4 value pack

Instructions 

  • Chop the carrots and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water and cover with saran wrap. Poke a small hole to vent the steam. Place the bowl in the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan on med-low, add the steamed carrots, broccoli, and onions, and let them cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring often. Remove them from the stove and place them in a bowl with the cubed chicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F, spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
  • Using the same pan you used for the vegetables, melt the margarine over med-low heat. Stir in the all purpose flour and then whisk in the milk. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the can of soup, add the chicken broth, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetables and chicken and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place 9 (of the 10) biscuits on top (raw biscuits). You will have 1 extra. Return it to the oven for 12 minutes, until the biscuits are a golden color. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

5 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.  
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below. 
Points- 5
Personal Points- 5 using WW recipe builder 
SP blue, green & purple- 5 using WW recipe builder
Points plus- 4 using PP calculator

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 675mgFiber: 1.88gSugar: 4.73g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main meals
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