One Pot Chili Macaroni (7 Points)

Ingredients:
2⁄3 lb lean ground beef
2 medium onion, chopped
1 can (29 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
2 1⁄2 cup tomato juice
2 tsp chili powder
2 can (15.5 oz each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1⁄2 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
1⁄2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef and onion and cook, stirring and breaking up meat, for 10 minutes or until the meat is browned.

Drain off fat.

Mix in stewed tomatoes with juice, green chiles, tomato juice, and chili powder and bring to a boil.

Stir in pinto beans and macaroni, then return to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked.

Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Weight Watchers Points:  7

Adapted from recipe originally posted here.

Chicken Curry (2 Points)

Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
.5 teaspoons salt
.5 teaspoons pepper
3 teaspoons curry powder, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
1/4 cup plain low fat (2%) or whole Greek yogurt (do not use nonfat)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:
Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon curry powder.

Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking.

Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but still pink in spots, about 3 minutes.

Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.

Add the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and set heat to medium.

Add the onions, garlic, and ginger.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining curry powder.

Add chicken and peas to the skillet, and cover with chicken broth.

Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. 

Whisk a small amount of the chicken broth and cornstarch together to dissolve the cornstarch, then add to the skillet.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce is nicely thickened, about 5 minutes.

Off the heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro; then season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve with basmati rice.

Weight Watchers Points:  2

Adapted from the recipe originally posted here.

Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken (2 Points)

Ingredients:
0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
4 tablespoons finely minced or grated ginger root
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons finely minced scallions

Instructions:
In a small glass bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, honey, and oil.

Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade to use for basting when you cook the chicken.

Place the chicken in a plastic zipper bag and add the marinade. Squeeze the air from the bag and close it. Place the bag of chicken in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.

Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.

Flip and brush the chicken with the reserved marinade. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes more.

Weight Watchers Points:  2

Adapted from recipe originally posted here.

Chicken Pot Pie (7 Points)

Ingredients:
2 cups Reduced Fat Bisquick
1 cup 1% milk
6 Egg Whites
4 cups frozen mixed veggies, THAWED (or at least microwaved for a couple of minutes)
4 cups cooked, chopped white chicken meat (approximately 2 pounds)
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken with Herb Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup
Salt to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400.

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.

Mix together veggies, chicken, and soup.

Pour into casserole dish.

In another bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, and egg.

Pour over the top of the chicken mixture.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden.

Weight Watchers Points:  7

Adapted from recipe originally posted here.

Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta (8 points)

Ingredients:

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

16 oz. box whole wheat penne pasta

3 cups chicken stock (or water)

2 tomatoes, diced

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced 

2 Tbsp. Italian seasonings

1 cup low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup low-fat cream cheese

Instructions:
Add pasta to the bottom so that it will be fully coated by liquid.  

Add remaining ingredients except for cheeses.  

Place lid and set to seal.  Cook on high pressure using the MANUAL function for 10 minutes. 

Once pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in cream cheese until well combined and melted.

Add mozzarella cheese over the top.  

Weight Watchers Points:  8

Adapted from recipe originally posted here. 

(Note:  Might be good with some frozen broccoli added as well).

Instant Pot Goulash (3 Points)

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey
5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning (1/2 tbsp. each of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme)
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
2 zucchini, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
8 oz. whole wheat pasta
1 - 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 - 8 oz can of tomato sauce
24 oz. water

Instructions:
Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE and brown the ground turkey.

Add garlic, onions, Italian seasoning, salt, zucchini, and bell peppers.  Mix so that the seasonings and veggies are distributed.

Pour in the dry whole wheat pasta, can of crushed tomatoes, and can of tomato sauce.  Then add water.

Stir until the pasta is fully mixed with the sauce.

Lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the MANUAL function for 15 minutes.

Weight Watchers Points:  3

Add 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese for an additional 3 points. 

Adapted from recipe originally posted here.