Best 3 Ww 5 Points Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired chicken casserole that fits within your Weight Watchers 5 Points plan, then you're in luck! This recipe combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-dish casserole. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a satisfying and guilt-free meal on your table in no time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS

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This is a delicious Mexican Casserole recipe with only 6.5 weight watcher points per LARGE serving! YUM! (on the new, Points Plus system of Weight Watchers, this recipe is 9 points)

Provided by dawnrshaw

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kernel corn (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)

Steps:

Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.
Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...).
(Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... /.
Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 814.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.7

WW 5 POINTS - MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Ww 5 Points - Mexican Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 corn tortillas, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) can low-fat cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup low-fat chicken broth
1 cup grated low-fat cheese
2 ounces diced green chilies
taco seasoning

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350*F.
Combine ingredients and pour into pie plate.
Sprinkle taco seasoning on top.
Cover and backe for 30 minute.
Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 425.4, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.2

MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by PeggyMcKeo

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef ( drained or rinsed!)
1/2 cup onions ( chopped)
1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped ( or 15 oz can diced canned tomatoes)
1 (15 ounce) cans kernel corn ( drained)
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans ( rinsed and drained)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
8 corn tortillas
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 ⁄3; cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 ⁄3; bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste ( or less (or more)

Steps:

Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...). ( Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... / Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.

Tips:

Use lean ground chicken: This will help keep the dish low in points.
Load up on veggies: Veggies are low in points and add bulk and flavor to the dish.
Use salsa and chili powder for flavor: These ingredients add a lot of flavor without adding a lot of points.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make this dish, so feel free to add your own personal touch.

Conclusion:

This 5-Point Mexican Chicken Casserole is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a low-point meal that is packed with flavor, give this recipe a try.