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WeightWatchers Friendly Chicken Taco Casserole
This WeightWatchers Chicken Taco Casserole is 6 Points per serving.
Many of the ingredients (onion, tomato, garlic, lettuce, bell pepper, salsa) are 0 point foods, meaning it will be more filling with fewer points!
I do love a good casserole. It reminds me of growing up in the 1970's and 80's, when my Mom, like everyone else's, was cooking casseroles for dinner. I get why they did it. They were quick, easy and you could toss everything in there but the kitchen sink, eg: leftovers, and it came out great. And, the clean up was a cinch.
As an aside, the baking dishes my mother had were AMAZING. With all of that, who wouldn't love a good casserole?
One day, years ago, I was shopping at Living Spaces with my kids. We were shopping for a dining room table and they had a casserole recipe cookbook as a prop on one of their table displays. It was a Taste of Home Casserole Recipe Book and it mesmerized me. I grabbed it up, started zipping through the pages and before I knew it, I was no longer shopping. (Not their intent, I'm sure).
I simply loved the cook book and all of the recipes inside. However, I realized most were not even close to being Weight Watchers friendly. So, I have recreated some of the recipes and turned them into my Weight Watchers inspired favorites.
I am sharing this Chicken Taco Casserole recipe with you here and I hope you will enjoy it as much as me and my family have.
WeightWatchers Chicken Taco Casserole 6 SmartPoints
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If you are looking for casseroles, here are some of my other favorite casserole dishes!!
If you love tacos, be sure to check out this super easy 2 point Taco Boats along with this 1 point Taco Casserole! Is taco night REALLY complete without some guacamole?? This recipe for creamy guac is only 2 points per serving and is delicious!
Don't forget to use my homemade salt-free taco seasoning if you are looking for ways to lower your salt intake. I always am as it blow me up like a balloon. You can feel free to substitute for store-bought, but still add the water for the recipe below.
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Ingredients for Chicken Taco Casserole
2 C. Cooked Chicken or chicken substitute (like Gardein) I like to use tender chicken in this recipe but you can also substitute with lean ground turkey as your meat mixture if you prefer. (I look for the lowest fat content possible if I sub in the ground turkey.)
1/2 Onion
1/2 Bell Pepper
1 Packet Taco Seasoning + 1/4 C. Water (salt free recipe)
1 C. Low-Fat Tortilla Chips, crushed and divided
1 C. Nonfat Sour Cream (can be substituted with plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt or even non-fat cottage cheese)
1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (fat-free/low fat)
1 C. Salsa (I like to add a little corn off the cobb to my salsa for crunch)
1/2 Can Black Beans or Pinto Beans (I've been asked about using refried beans in this recipe and I think it works better with a solid bean)
1/2 C. chopped, fresh tomato
1 fresh garlic close, chopped
Non fat cooking spray to prep bottom of casserole dish
A sprinkle of shredded lettuce or cilantro for crunch and garnish!
Heat oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes.
Feel free to top with taco sauce if you need a little heat!
I find that a 2 quart casserole dish is a good size for this recipe
Weight Watchers Points for Chicken Taco Casserole
6 Servings (about 1 cup) – 6 Points each serving:
***I calculated this using Tostitos Bite size chips; also if you do not use nonfat sour cream or low/fat-free cheese, be sure to account for additional points. (Feel free to substitute non fat, plain Greek Yogurt for the sour cream. It has the same taste so if you like it, feel free to switch it out.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*. Spray the bottom and sides of a casserole dish or your favorite baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. These are some of my favorite baking dishes as they come in gorgeous colors of white, green, orange, blue and red. They are also pretty affordable and you get a set of four sizes!
If I'm being honest, my favorite is the blue!
Line the bottom the baking dish with half of the chips. You can break them or crumple them up a bit if you like.
Now we are going to prepare the veggie mix. In a saute pan, heat a Tbsp of olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until translucent. Now toss in all of the veggies, beans, and chicken (or ground turkey, etc.).
Next you will add in the water, taco powder and make a sauce.
Stir together cooked vegetable mixture with the salsa (hot, medium or mild) and now we will layer the casserole.
Spread 1/2 of the veggie mixture, over your tortilla chips, in your baking dish
Repeat this process, with the corn chips and veggie mixture, so you'll have two identical layers.
Now add the cheese to the top and bake the casserole at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Take casserole out of oven and let sit 5 minutes prior to serving. Garnish with sour cream (or plain, Greek yogurt), and garnish with lettuce and/or cilantro to give it some color and crunch.
Another option is to substitute the tortilla strips with corn, taco size tortillas. Just layer them in instead of the chips. (Sometimes it's just nice to use what you have in the kitchen so if you already have tortillas, you can feel free to substitute.)
Total bake time is just 20 minutes. Servings are 1 cup. Points are 6 per serving.
Total prep time is about 20 minutes.
Be sure to let the taco casserole sit for about 5 to 10 minutes prior to serving. Top with your favorite hot sauce if you like spice.
Feel free to add a can of green chili's to the veggie mixture as well. They give it a very warm texture and delicious flavor!
While this dish is a casserole and not taco's, feel free to swap out the crushed tortilla strips with corn, taco tortillas (just layer them in the casserole dish) and make this a favorite taco Tuesday fave!
Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Casserole
This chicken taco casserole is too rich and delicious to be so healthy!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 284.73kcal
Ingredients
- 2 C. Cooked Chicken or Chicken Substitute like Gardein
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Bell Pepper
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning + 1/4 C. Water
- 1 C. Low-Fat Tortilla Chips crushed and divided
- 1 C. Nonfat Sour Cream Sub with plain, non fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 C. Salsa
- 1/2 Can Black Beans or Pinto Beans
- 1 Clove Chopped Garlic
- 1/2 C. Chopped, Fresh Tomato
- 1 C. Shredded Lettuce For Garnish
- 1-3 tbsp Chopped, Fresh Cilantro For Garnish
- 8 oz Can Green Chili's (optional) For variety, mix in a can of green chilis.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Spray casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Line the bottom of a casserole dish with half of the chips.
- Saute the delicious veggies, beans, and chicken with the taco powder and water, making a sauce.
- Stir together cooked veggie mixture with salsa.
- Spread that mixture over your tortilla chips.
- Repeat this process, so you'll have two identical layers.
- Add sour cream, top with cheese, and garnish with cilantro.
- Bake at 350* degrees F for about 20 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Weight Watchers Points Blue and Purple: 3 points; Green: 5 points
Nutritional
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 284.73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.63g | Protein: 28.43g | Fat: 14.09g | Saturated Fat: 7.98g | Cholesterol: 89.11mg | Sodium: 650.95mg | Potassium: 521.29mg | Fiber: 1.07g | Sugar: 2.74g | Vitamin A: 942.83IU | Vitamin C: 15.04mg | Calcium: 361.33mg | Iron: 0.78mg
Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently.
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Jennifer Allen Northcutt says
I agree about the cilantro. I can’t stand it taste like soap.
maila says
my husband whole heartedly agreed about the cilantro!
Kristan @ Pink Rose Co. says
Yum!! This looks so good. I can’t wait to add it to my menu. Love that it’s light but looks decadent!
Ashley says
I love this! it looks amazing! I wasnt hungry until I seen this post, definitely Pinning this recipe for later!
Susie Klein Godfrey says
This looks so yummy!
Lynne says
This dish looks delicious! I will give this recipe a try this upcoming week. I found your website on the Buns In My Oven link party. I am so glad I did. I am a new blogger and I appreciate your “blog help” posts. Thank you for sharing!
Catherine says
Ooooh! This looks really good! (And I love Cilantro!) :)
Catherine
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
Love how easy and yummy this sounds! :)
CJ Huang @ Morsels of Life says
Just wanted to stop by and let you know your recipe was voted most popular on Inspire Me Monday! Taco casseroles are some of our favorites, and this one definitely looks great! Thanks for sharing. :)
Laura | Food Fun Family says
This looks great! Thanks for sharing with the Delicious Dishes Recipe party this week!
Paula says
How many servings does this make, based on 7 points per serving?
Thanks!
Anonymous says
It’s Points Plus, not Smart Points
SlapDashMom says
Paula, it makes 6 servings.
Anonymous says
It would be good to put reviews on the page..hear what people thought of it who tried it
SlapDashMom says
Go for it!
Heather says
What size casserole dish do you use? I have a 13×9 and a square 8×8 which would be better?
SlapDashMom says
Heather, 13×9 is great. I think 8×8 might be too small. Not sure.
Lauris says
When and where do you put in the other 1/2 of the chips? I just sprinkled them on top. Maybe I missed in in the recipe. ;) Still, looks and smells great!
SlapDashMom says
Yes sorry that’s what we did, too!
Lauris says
Thank you! I’ve made this twice now and it got wolfed!
Beverly says
This sounds really great. I love cilantro. I put it on everything. Funny how some hate it and others love it.
Bev
Nicole says
Wow, this looks so good! We love tacos, so this taco casserole recipe would be a hit at my house.
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Kim~madeinaday says
Oh this looks and sounds great! Thanks for the recipe!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on Twitter! Have a great week!
Kim
Jennifer says
How much is a serving ?
Barb Abel says
This is an easy-to-make casserole, which is also delicious. Please add to the instructions when to add the 1/2 can black beans, when to put on the other half of the tortilla chips and what size casserole you suggest. Thanks.
lora says
Can this be made and frozen
Lora says
Can this be frozen
SlapDashMom says
I don’t know. Try it and let me know how it works! lol
Janice says
What is the serving size and calories per serving.
Anonymous says
What is the serving size?
Sheryl says
I am trying this tonight and wonder when do i add the black beans?
SlapDashMom says
Sheryl, you mix the veggies, beans, and chicken. :) It’s mentioned then referred to as “the mixture” in the recipe. Sorry about that!
Rebecca McKenzie says
I just made this for dinner & it was excellent! I am the only one in my house who eats meat so I have lots of left-overs, but that’s good cause I love it & will make again! Thanks!
Sheri Wilson says
Looks YUM
Raedonna says
Looks amazing but I am counting calories not exactly using weight watchers . Could you give me a calorie count? Thank you
Jen says
Can’t get the points to calculate to 6? Help?
Toni says
Cilantro is an acquired taste. When I first moved to Southern California 30 years ago I couldn’t stand the smell of cilantro. But over the years and being exposed to Mexican food many different ways I have come to love it.
Jeanne McCarthy-Caparso says
My family loved this. Said it was definitely a keeper. I made some modifications to this though. I made it in a 9″ x 13″ casserole as I wasn’t sure what size to use based on the recipe. I cooked 1 lb. of chicken in olive oil first. Then increased the onion to a whole onion and bell pepper (which I increased to 2 whole red peppers diced) that I sauteed with the chicken. I used 2 cups tortilla chips and a 1 lb container of sour cream with 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, 16 oz jar of salsa and 1 full can black beans. . .so basically I doubled the recipe, except I quadrupled the red peppers. It turned out great. Not sure what the olive oil does however to WW points as I don’t do WW.
Anonymous says
What would be the point value if you use fat free cheese
stacy lane says
I am dieting and counting calories. Does anybody how many calories in a serving? I would love to try this.
Kirtika Saha says
Damn! It’s looks so delicious and yummy. This looks so good. Thanks for proving such a wonderful content.
C says
Amazing! Family LOVED it. Our three young children gobbled it up, and my husband and I put it on a lots of lettuce topped with tomatoes for more of a taco salad which was delicious. Thank you Slap Dash Mom! :)