This Skinny One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a perfect blend of hearty, comforting flavors with a lighter twist. The lean ground turkey and whole wheat pasta make it a filling dish, while the combination of tomatoes, kidney beans, and spices creates a rich, savory sauce. The melted reduced-fat cheese adds just the right amount of creaminess to this one-pot meal. It's quick, easy, and a family favorite for busy nights! Enjoy with your choice of toppings for an extra layer of flavor!

Skinny One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground turkey (98% lean)

8 oz dry whole wheat elbow macaroni

1 small onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 Tbsp minced garlic)

2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (no added sugar)

1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained

1 (4 oz) can diced fire-roasted green chilies

1 (14.5 oz) can diced petite tomatoes, undrained

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (such as 2% shredded mozzarella or cheddar)

Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt, or additional reduced-fat cheese

Skinny One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Directions:

Cook the pasta:
Fill a large Dutch oven or stockpot with water and cook whole wheat macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the turkey:
Spray the pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground turkey and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess liquid if necessary.

Sauté aromatics:
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until onions are soft and fragrant.

Build the sauce:
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilies, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let cook for about 15 minutes.

Combine everything:
Add the cooked pasta and shredded reduced-fat cheese to the pot. Stir until everything is well combined, and the cheese is melted.

Serve and garnish:
Serve hot with optional toppings like fat-free sour cream, sliced green onions, or additional reduced-fat cheese.

WW Points Calculation:

1 lb lean ground turkey (98% lean): 0 pts

8 oz dry whole wheat elbow macaroni: 10 pts

1 small onion: 0 pts

3 garlic cloves: 0 pts

2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (no added sugar): 0 pts

1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans: 0 pts

1 (4 oz) can diced fire-roasted green chilies: 0 pts

1 (14.5 oz) can diced petite tomatoes: 0 pts

1 1/2 tsp chili powder: 0 pts

1 tsp cumin: 0 pts

1 tsp salt: 0 pts

1/4 tsp black pepper: 0 pts

1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese: 4 pts

Optional garnishes (1/4 cup reduced-fat cheese): 2 pts

Total Points:

Without optional garnishes: 14 pts

With optional garnishes: 16 pts

Servings: 6
Per Serving (without optional garnishes): 14 ÷ 6 = 2.33 points
Per Serving (with optional garnishes): 16 ÷ 6 = 2.67 points

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

Calories: ~230 (without optional garnishes) / ~250 (with garnishes)

Fat: ~6g

Protein: ~25g

Carbohydrates: ~30g

Sugar: ~6g

Sodium: ~700mg

I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!