WW-Friendly Cheesy Mushroom Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

WW-Friendly Cheesy Mushroom Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Estimated WW Points: 7–9 points (varies based on substitutions)


🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken:

  • boneless, skinless chicken breast (~5 oz) (0 pts)
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms 🍄 (0 pts)
  • ¼ cup light shredded  cheese (cheddar/mozzarella blend) 🧀 (2–3 pts)
  • 1 tsp olive oil 🫒 (1 pt) – or use cooking spray
  • Salt &  black pepper, to taste 🧂
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder 🧄
  • ¼ tsp thyme or Italian seasoning 🌿

🥔 Mashed Potatoes:

  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed 🥔 (2 pts)
  • 1 tsp light butter (0–1 pt)
  • 2 tbsp low-fat milk 🥛 (0 pts)
  • Salt to taste

🥕 Roasted Carrots:

  • 1 cup baby or sliced carrots (0 pts)
  • 1 tsp olive oil 🫒 (1 pt) – or spray
  • Salt, pepper & fresh parsley 🌿

🥬 Green Beans:

  • ½ cup green beans, trimmed (0 pts)
  • Optional: pinch of salt or 1 tsp light butter (0–1 pt)

👩‍🍳 Directions

  1. Cook the Chicken 🍗
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°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 2–3 minutes per side.
    Place in a baking dish, top with mushrooms and cheese. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and cheesy on top.
  2. Make the Mashed Potatoes 🥔
    Boil potato cubes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
    Drain, then mash with light butter and milk. Season with salt.
  3. Roast the Carrots 🥕
    Toss carrots with olive oil (or spray), salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until soft and caramelized. Sprinkle with parsley.
  4. Steam the Green Beans 🥬
    Steam or boil for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Optional: toss with a dab of light butter or leave plain.
  5. Assemble the Plate 🍽️
    Arrange mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and green beans alongside the cheesy mushroom chicken. Garnish with herbs and enjoy warm.

✅ WW Smart Tips:

  • Use light or reduced-fat cheese (like WW or part-skim shredded) to save 1–2 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 — they’re filling and 0 pts!

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