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Lightened-up Healthy Chili Mac Sloppy Joe Bake in a white 13×9 dish on a white marble countertop, topped with melted cheddar and loaded with ground turkey, tomatoes, onions, and high-protein macaroni — cozy, hearty, and perfect for Healthy Comfort Food Recipes.
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Creamy Lightened-Up Chili Mac Sloppy Joe Bake

This cozy baked casserole combines the flavor of Sloppy Joes, the warmth of homemade chili, and the cheesy comfort of creamy macaroni — all in one lighter, WW-friendly dish. Lean ground turkey, high-protein macaroni, and a cheesy chili-style sauce bake together into a golden, bubbly pan of comfort that’s still surprisingly light
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Ground Turkey or Ground Turkey Breast
  • 2 Cups Barilla High Protein Elbow Pasta Measured Dry
  • 1 Cup Diced Onion
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 14.5 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tbl Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbl Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • Salt/Pepper to Taste
  • 1 Tbl Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Cups Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Vegetable Spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven Set your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the Pasta Prepare the low-carb/high-protein macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown the Turkey In a large skillet, sauté the ground turkey with diced onion and minced garlic until the turkey is fully browned.
  • Build the Sloppy Joe Sauce Add the Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, Chili Powder, Paprika, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt, and Black Pepper. Let everything simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
  • Combine with Pasta Stir the cooked macaroni into the saucy turkey mixture. The mixture should be thick, glossy, and nicely coated.
  • Add Cheese & Transfer to Baking Dish Fold in a portion of the Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese. Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  • Top with More Cheese Add an even layer of cheddar on top — enough to melt and bubble up like the picture.
  • Bake to Perfection Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, stretchy, and golden with slightly browned edges. Serve Hot Scoop generously, allowing the cheese pulls and saucy turkey macaroni to show. Serve immediately.
  • This makes 4 HUGE servings. Each serving is 7 WW Points. Enjoy!