Servings: 1
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Estimated WW Points: 7β9 points (varies based on substitutions)
π Ingredients
π For the Chicken:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (~5 oz) (0 pts)
- Β½ cup sliced mushrooms π (0 pts)
- ΒΌ cup light shredded cheese (cheddar/mozzarella blend) π§ (2β3 pts)
- 1 tsp olive oil π« (1 pt) β or use cooking spray
- Salt & black pepper, to taste π§
- ΒΌ tsp garlic powder π§
- ΒΌ tsp thyme or Italian seasoning πΏ
π₯ Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed π₯ (2 pts)
- 1 tsp light butter (0β1 pt)
- 2 tbsp low-fat milk π₯ (0 pts)
- Salt to taste
π₯ Roasted Carrots:
- 1 cup baby or sliced carrots (0 pts)
- 1 tsp olive oil π« (1 pt) β or spray
- Salt, pepper & fresh parsley πΏ
π₯¬ Green Beans:
- Β½ cup green beans, trimmed (0 pts)
- Optional: pinch of salt or 1 tsp light butter (0β1 pt)
π©βπ³ Directions
- Cook the Chicken π
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Heat a pan over medium-high and sear chicken in olive oil (or spray) for 2β3 minutes per side.
Place in a baking dish, top with mushrooms and cheese. Bake for 12β15 minutes until cooked through and cheesy on top. - Make the Mashed Potatoes π₯
Boil potato cubes in salted water for 12β15 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain, then mash with light butter and milk. Season with salt. - Roast the Carrots π₯
Toss carrots with olive oil (or spray), salt, and pepper. Roast at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 20 minutes until soft and caramelized. Sprinkle with parsley. - Steam the Green Beans π₯¬
Steam or boil for 4β5 minutes until just tender. Optional: toss with a dab of light butter or leave plain. - Assemble the Plate π½οΈ
Arrange mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and green beans alongside the cheesy mushroom chicken. Garnish with herbs and enjoy warm.
β WW Smart Tips:
- Use light or reduced-fat cheese (like WW or part-skim shredded) to save 1β2 points.
- Swap olive oil for a quick spritz of cooking spray to cut 2 points.
- Sub cauliflower mash for potatoes if you’d like a low-carb, zero-point alternative.
- Bulk up the meal with extra steamed veggies β theyβre filling and 0 pts!