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Turkey Chili Mac & Cheese | Weight Watchers

This Turkey Chili Mac & Cheese is ideal for anyone following any of the myWW plans. It is easy to make, it's freezer friendly & is filling and tasty. At 6 SmartPoints on the Blue, 2 SmartPoints on the Purple plan and 10 SmartPoints on the Green plan, it's a dish that you will make again and again.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Weight Watchers Dinner Recipe, weight watchers turkey recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 432kcal
Author Marianne

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 10.5 oz ground turkey breast (300g)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 sweet red pepper finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper a little more if you like it spicy!
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups dry wholewheat macaroni (8oz / 225g)
  • 1 can black beans 1 x 15oz can
  • 1 can kidney beans 1 x 15oz can
  • 1 can canned tomatoes 1 x 15oz can
  • 2 cups tomato sauce/passata (450ml)
  • 1.5 cups water (350ml)
  • 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheese (125g) - I use mature cheddar
  • 2 spring onions/green onions optional

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently so that it is no longer pink.
  • Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent it sticking, until the onion and pepper have softened.
  • Add the minced garlic, cayenne powder, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt and pepper and stir so that all it is all combined.
  • Add the macaroni pasta, chopped canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and beans and give the mixture a good stir.
  • Cover the pan and bring the mixture to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered for 10 - 12 minutes until the pasta is really tender. Stir every now and again to prevent anything sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and check the seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in ¾ cup of shredded reduced fat mature cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the dish along with some chopped green onions/spring onions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Please take a look above for suggestions on which cheese can be used in this recipe. It may be possible to reduce the SmartPoints further by using a different cheese!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 1329mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g