Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
This recipe is 5 SmartPoints per serving, 1 cup.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 package pre-cooked chicken strips chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 4oz package light semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs. I used goat cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Milk or another low-fat milk
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup reduced fat cheese shredded
- 2 cups baby spinach chopped
- 1 bunch broccoli florets chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray to medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Remove the onion from skillet and add the semisoft cheese. Add the chicken and stir until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and Almond Milk. Add to the chicken mixture and stir until thickened.
- Meanwhile, bring a small pot to a boil for steaming the broccoli. Steam the broccoli until it is crisp, yet cooked. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni, spinach and broccoli.
Notes
You can substitute low fat cream cheese if you can't find the semi-soft cheese. Use 4oz of the low fat cream cheese, like you would with the semi-soft cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
Calories from Fat 299
% Daily Value*
Fat 33.2g51%
Saturated Fat 12.6g79%
Cholesterol 141.2mg47%
Sodium 355mg15%
Carbohydrates 26.1g9%
Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugar 6.2g7%
Protein 43.2g86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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