A kickin’ flare to one of the most popular comfort foods. Mac n’ cheese meets pepper jack!

Be sure to check out these low point pasta dishes as well:

Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

Shrimp and Peas Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Stroganoff

What Ingredients do I need to make this Pepper Jack Mac n’ Cheese with Chicken?

• Dry elbow noodles -I like to use whole grain elbows if you have whole grain pasta as a zero point food item or Fiber Gourmet, or Barilla Plus elbows
• Laughing cow pepper jack cheese wedges
• Laughing cow light Swiss cheese wedges
• All purpose flour
• Land o’ Lakes light butter made with canola oil or any light butter
• Skim milk or unsweetened almond milk
• Skinless, boneless chicken tenders, diced
• Red pepper flakes seasoning, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients:

• 8 oz elbow noodles –-I like to use whole grain elbows if you have whole grain pasta as a zero point food item or Fiber Gourmet, or Barilla Plus elbows
• 2 laughing cow pepper jack cheese wedges
• 2 laughing cow light Swiss cheese wedges 
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp Land o’ Lakes light butter made with canola oil or any light butter
• 1 cup skim milk or unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups skinless, boneless chicken tenders, diced
• red pepper flakes seasoning, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta as directed on back of the packaging. Drain and set aside.
2. Spray a skillet pan with non stick cooking spray, place diced chicken tenders in pan and sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper on chicken tenders. Cook for 3-4 minutes on both sides until chicken is no longer translucent inside. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a large pan and add the flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for a minute or so. Add the milk and stir or whisk until well combined. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thicken.
4. Stir in cheese wedges until they have completely melted.
5. In a large mixing bowl, place noodles in bowl -Pour cheese sauce over cooked noodles and stir until sauce has been incorporated with noodles.
6. Fold in cooked diced chicken tenders. Enjoy!!

Makes 5 (1 heaping cup) servings

5 WW Points™ per serving

How do I track this recipe in the WW app?

Click the link below to go to the recipe builder. You’ll first need to sign into your WW account and then the recipe builder will upload. The recipe builder is the most accurate way to create, obtain, and track the Personal Points on your individualized plan. 

*The recipe builder link only works for WW members located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, you’ll need to access the WW app manually to create the recipe in the recipe builder. 

Notes:

• If the sauce needs thinning, feel free to add a 2-4 Tbsp more of skim milk to thin it out to your preferred consistency.