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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese + Weekly Menu

January 13, 2019 by DanicasDaily 16 Comments

Hi all! How was your weekend? I had such a fantastic weekend kicking off my birthday week. I am not even going to deny it, I know I will be celebrating all week long lol. My goal is to track it all and do my best to balance it out.

This weekend we saw the movie Escape Room – it’s so intense, I really liked it. I also got spoiled today with shopping getting a new jacket, 2 new work outfits, 2 workout outfits and cute mini plates. It was the trade off I made for going with him to the Sacramento Antique Faire.

Before heading out, I had one of these Jimmy Dean Bacon & Cheese Egg White Omelettes. I have only seen them at Sam’s Club and I am so glad they are back.5 WWFreestyle Smartpoints each.Served up with an orange.After grabbing a tall nonfat cappuccino with caramel on the foam (2 sp), I snapped this picture of the sunrise.

It was so beautiful watching this on our drive.Mid shopping break – 2 Crunchy Chicken Tacos at Vasquez (10 sp).When I got home, I hot to work prepping for the  week. I know it will be a challenging week foodwise with all the celebrations.  I want to make sure I eat good for the meals I am not eating out.

Today’s prep included:

  • Whipping up zero point ranch using 0% Greek yogurt with hidden valley mix to dip veggies in.
  • Instant Pot hard boiled eggs (that I hope turned out because I messed up the seal).

I made this WW Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili for lunches. I know I love this combination in tacos so this will be delicious.A batch of the 4 point Banana Berry Muffins.I also braved whipping up my own version Healthy Instant Pot Buffalo Mac & Cheese.

OMG all – it turned out so good and took only 20 minutes to make!

I kept the Frank’s Red Hot on the light side so I didn’t spice out The Husband.Creamy & cheesy with hints of tangy heat. The zero point chicken totally adds protein staying power so you really are satisfied with 1 cup for 7 Smartpoints.

Interested in the recipe??24 Daily WWFreestyle Smartpoints, 14K steps

HERE IS WHAT IS ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:

  • WW Greek Chicken with peppers & Orzo
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Shrimp Greek Salad
  • Burgers without a bun, snap peas
  • Flat Out Pizzas, salad

What is on your menu this week?

Night all!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Jill Wetzel says

    January 13, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    I’d Love the recipe for the mac & cheese! I didn’t see a link above. I got an Instant Pot for Christmas… just took it out of the box. It frightens me!

    Reply
    • 2

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Don’t be afraid Jill, it’s actually much easier than they make it sound 🙂 I was scared too.

      Danica

      Reply
  2. 3

    Tammy says

    January 14, 2019 at 3:51 am

    I definitely want the recipe for buffalo Mac and cheese. Sounds and looks amazing. Thanks! Happy birthday!

    Reply
    • 4

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks, just posted the recipe!

      Danica

      Reply
  3. 5

    k says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Please please share the recipe for buffalo chicken Mac and cheese!

    Reply
    • 6

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks K, just posted the recipe. Here you go.

      http://www.danicasdaily.com/55189-2

      Danica

      Reply
  4. 7

    Jocelyn says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:24 am

    The Buffalo Mac and cheese looks delish! Happy birthday!

    Reply
    • 8

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn, just posted the recipe 🙂

      Danica

      Reply
  5. 9

    Leisa Davidson says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:41 am

    I would love the recipe! Looks yummy

    Reply
    • 10

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      Here you go Leisa http://www.danicasdaily.com/55189-2

      Danica

      Reply
  6. 11

    Julie says

    January 14, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I would love this recipe!

    Reply
    • 12

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      Hi Julie,

      I just posted the recipe.

      Danica

      Reply
  7. 13

    Linda G Gohl says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    Happy Birthday Danica .. I am surprised I didn’t see hot sauce put on the egg white omelet , almost as long as I can remember if you had eggs , they had some hot sauce 🙂 Have a great week and looking forward to that recipe !

    Reply
    • 14

      DanicasDaily says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks Lindy! You are so right and funny. I thought about the color it would’ve added after I ate it. I just posted the recipe. Here you go. http://www.danicasdaily.com/55189-2

      Danica

      Reply
      • 15

        Linda G Gohl says

        January 15, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thank you !

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  8. 16

    Lori Roe says

    February 21, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Can you tell me where you purchased the omelets? My local Sams doesn’t have them anymore. I’m SICK about it!!!

    Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures with her husband around the world.

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