Ingredients
Serves: 6
Serving Size: 1¼ cups
For the Pasta Base:
- 8 oz whole wheat rotini or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 2 chicken sausages (smoked, lean, ~120–140 calories each), sliced into rounds
(Applewood or chipotle flavors work best for smoky depth)
For the Sauce:
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (such as Neufchâtel)
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix (low-sodium if possible)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but enhances flavor)
- ¾ cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
For Topping (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (adds richness with minimal points)
Nutrition & WW SmartPoints (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Fat: 11g
- Sugar: 3g
- WW SmartPoints (Blue, Green, Purple):
- Blue: 4-5 points
- Green: 5 points
- Purple: 4 points (with whole grain pasta)
