WW White Chicken Chili Tacos

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The WW White Chicken Chili Tacos are tasty and have 305 kcal per serving. Takes 40 minutes to prepare this dish. It contains chicken breast, olive oil, onion, garlic, low-sodium white beans, diced green chilies, low-sodium chicken broth, seasonings, reduced-fat cream cheese, salt, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, whole wheat tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, herbs, red onion, reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and lime wedges. Pair these tacos with grilled zucchini, vegetable soup, roasted cauliflower, cooked green beans, steamed broccoli, tomato soup, roasted sweet potatoes, and unsweetened Iced tea. Store these WW White Chicken Chili Tacos for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Course: Lunch
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 305 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener
  • Mixing spoon
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound diced boneless chicken breast
  • Half cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Quarter tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 small diced onion
  • Half tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can drained  low-sodium white beans
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 2 ounces softened reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Two minced garlic cloves
  • Half tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • Two cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Two tbsp chopped cilantro

FOR SERVING:

  • Half cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • Quarter cup reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 small whole wheat tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Quarter cup diced red onion

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST:

  • This is the main component that cooks quickly and stays tender. It keeps the points low and simmers well in the broth. You may use turkey breast as per your preference.

OLIVE OIL:

  • It makes the onion soft and cook the chicken without sticking. Olive oil gives healthy fats and improves the taste. You may use cooking spray for an even lighter version.

WHITE BEANS:

  • Beans make the filling creamy and give fiber as well. You may use pinto beans as an alternative.

GREEN CHILIES:

  • It gives a Southwestern taste without making the tacos spicy. You may add diced jalapeños as another idea.

REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • It makes the creamy texture and keeps the calories low. You may use Neufchâtel cheese as another option.

NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • It gives creaminess and a slightly tangy taste in the tacos. You may use light sour cream as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the olive oil on medium flame in the skillet.
  2. Cook diced onion for 4 minutes and garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Include diced chicken and cook till it gets lightly browned.
  4. Add cumin, salt, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, paprika, white beans, green chilies, and chicken broth.
  5. Boil the ingredients gently, then turn the flame low.
  6. Simmer the ingredients for 15 minutes and mix softened cream cheese into it.
  7. Remove the skillet from the flame and include cilantro, lime juice, and Greek yogurt.
  8. Warm the tortillas in the dry skillet and spoon the creamy white chicken chili mixture into the tortillas.
  9. Include lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese.
  10. Lastly, serve the tacos with fresh lime wedges.

TIPS:

  • Do not boil the mixture when include the Greek yogurt.
  • Use cooked shredded chicken to save the prep time.
  • Mash a few beans for a creamier filling in the dish.
  • Warm the tortillas, then serve to keep them soft and flexible.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the tortillas and toppings in the separate boxes to keep for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the chili filling in the vessel for 3 months.

FAQs:

How to make this dish spicy?

  • You may include cayenne pepper as per your choice.

Can I include corn tortillas in this recipe?

  • Yes, it works best in the meal and make it delicious.

Is this dish good to prepare for kids?

  • Yes, this recipe has mild spice which makes the tacos good for children.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 24 g

Iron: 2.2 mg

Total Carbs: 30 g

Vitamin A: 650 IU

Fiber: 6 g

Calcium: 180 mg

Protein: 29 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Calories: 305 kcal

Potassium: 710 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points