Best 2 Baked Turkey And Jack Cheese Chimichangas Weight Watchers Recipes

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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.

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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

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

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.

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