Best 2 Baked Turkey And Jack Cheese Chimichangas Weight Watchers Recipes

For those searching for a nutritious and flavorful meal, look no further than baked turkey and jack cheese chimichangas. This Weight Watchers approved recipe offers a delicious blend of lean protein, melted cheese, and zesty spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla and baked to perfection. With its satisfying combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight dinner or an impressive party appetizer, these chimichangas are sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED TURKEY AND JACK CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS - WEIGHT WATCHERS

Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas - Weight Watchers image

5 points a serving. Ridiculously easy. Great with a black bean and corn salad (not included in points.) PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS 9 POINTS WITH THE NEW WEIGHT WATCHERS !!!!

Provided by Rhiannon Deux

Categories Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 8 chimichangas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

cooking spray (2 sprays)
1/2 lb uncooked ground turkey breast
16 ounces canned fat-free refried beans
1 3/4 cups salsa
4 1/2 ounces canned green chili peppers, mild, drained and diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
8 large burrito-size wheat flour tortillas
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Coat a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Add turkey to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from pan and then add beans, 1 3/4 cups of salsa, chili peppers, chili powder and scallions. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes; stir in cheese.
Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil; warm in oven for 10 minutes.
Assemble chimichangas by spooning about 1/2 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla; fold in sides and roll up.
Place chimichangas in prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered until tortillas are crisp and browned, about 20 minutes. Serve each topped with 2 Tbsp of salsa and 1 Tbsp of sour cream.

TURKEY AND CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS (WW)

Turkey and Cheese Chimichangas (Ww) image

We had these last night with recipe#246807 for a wonderful simple supper. If following the WW flex plan these are 5 points each. I used medium-hot salsa (Garcia's kitchen) for the turkey mixture and topped with hot salsa (Los Cuates). Recipe source: WW web site.

Provided by ellie_

Categories Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Pam cooking spray
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 3/4 cups salsa (see note in description)
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, drained and diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 cup salsa (see note in description)
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream (I used light sour cream)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
Spray a skillet with Pam.
Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with Pam.
Over medium-high heat cook turkey for 5 minutes or until browned.
Drain and then add next 5 ingredients (beans - scallios). Cook until heated through (3-5 minutes) and then stir in cheese. Take off of heat.
Meanwhile wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven for 10 minutes.
To assmble chimichnagas spoon 1/2 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla and fold up sides and roll up burrito style.
Place chimichangas, seam side down in prepared baking pan.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and brown.
Serve each topped with 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 1349.6, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 20.4

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the chimichangas.
To prevent the chimichangas from sticking to the baking sheet, grease the sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Bake the chimichangas until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Serve the chimichangas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. They are also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas a try.