17. "White" Chicken Chili

So after going through all of the white chicken chili recipes on weightwatchers.com and not really being satisfied with any of them I decided to just create my own. Now this is probably not traditional white chicken chili but it was so so good! This was rich and hearty and just spicy enough to tingle your nose for only 7 points a serving! You will notice that some of the ingredients are doubles, that is because you are going to use them twice and I don't want to be confusing!

"White" Chicken Chili - 7 points per serving
Serves 6 (1 cup each)

16 oz Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, raw
15 oz canned great Northern beans, drained and rinced
2 medium onion(s)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
30 oz Del Monte Diced Tomatoes With Jalapenos, drained
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp Oregano leaves
1 1/2 tsp Oregano leaves (again)
2 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp ground red pepper
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cup(s) Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Shredded Mexican-Style Cheese
14.5 oz fat-free chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
4 oz Diced Green Chilies

1. Set a frying pan or skillet to medium low heat. Once the pan is hot add your chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 1/2 tsp oregano leaves. Flip your chicken and let it get a nice sear, wait and do the second side, then finish pan frying in any way you like. When the chicken is done remove it from the pan, set it aside and let it cool. (I actually put mine in the fridge over night and made the chili the next day.)

2. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet or pot on medium low. Slice both onions thinly and add to heated pan. Add salt, pepper and minced garlic. Saute until the onions become a golden color.

3. Dice your cooked chicken into small cubes and add to pot. Add tomatoes, green chilis, beans, corn, chicken broth and the rest of your spices to the pot. Stir thoroughly.

5. Cover and simmer for 30 - 45 minutes until just before desired thickness.

6. Turn the stove off and add 2 cups of mexican cheese to the pot. Stir and serve immediately.

Enjoy! Perfect for a cold winter night!

16. Barbie Cups

Another one from the WW online message boards! I loved this one. It was so simple and tasty, and fast. I served it with a side of steamed corn.

Barbie Cups - 6 points per serving
Serves 8
Special Equipment: Muffin or Cupcake Pan

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese
1 can low fat refrigerated biscuits
Pam Spray

Preheat oven based on directions of biscuit can.
Brown ground turkey and drain.
Mix in BBQ sauce.
Spray muffin tins with Pam.
Smash each biscuit (I used a cutting board and just pressed them flat with my palm) and fit into muffin pans.
Spoon meat mixture into biscuits. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake as directed on biscuit cans.

Enjoy!

15. BBQ Meatballs

This recipe is also inspired by the WW message boards. I tweaked it a bit. It was originally an appetizer recipe with 2 meat balls per serving, but since my house loves meatballs so much I turned it into a main dish.

These were incredibly tasty and since I doubled the recipe (we had guests over) we had leftovers for lunches. These are great no matter what you serve them with and only 6 points for 10 meatballs. It is a nice serving size for any hungry girl or guy!

BBQ Meatballs - 6 points per serving
Serves 10 -11

3lbs lean ground turkey
1 large onion finely chopped
1/4th cups parsley chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon
2 medium cloves garlic chopped
2 cups uncooked quick oats
2 1/2 cups of your favorite BBQ Sauce
4 medium egg whites

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Combine all ingredients, except barbecue sauce, in a large-size bowl; mix well.

Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape meatball mixture into 112 (I know that sounds like so much, it took about 15 minutes) 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350ºF until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a chafing dish or crockpot to keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat barbecue sauce over medium-high heat until hot. Pour sauce over cooked meatballs, toss gently and serve. Enjoy!

14. Oven "Fried" Apples

The inspiration for this dish came from the online Weight Watchers Message Boards. This was such a great idea! I have been craving fried apples, but fried apples are pretty high in points. These were tasty, but I would make a few changes. 1. I would peel the apples next time, I think the skin gives them a different texture. 2. I would use apple pie spice instead of pumpkin spice or I would just use cinnamon and nutmeg. 3. I would use a smaller baking dish. :)

These can be serves as a side dish, or over vanilla ice cream, or on top of a waffle in the morning! They are yummy and so versatile and only 2 points per serving!

Oven "Fried" Apples - 2 points per serving
Serves 6.

8 cups sliced apple (about 4 large apples)
1/4th cup maple flavored sugar free pancake syrup
4 tbsp light margarine
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Its what I had!)
2 tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350.

Arrange the apples in an 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle on the cinnamon, nutmeg, syrup and lemon juice. Toss or stir the apples to coat them evenly with the spices and syrup. Dot the top of the apples with margarine or butter. Bake for about 30 minutes.

If you prefer your apples to steam a little then cover the pan with tin foil before baking.

Enjoy!

13. Mini Faux Apple Pies

This recipe comes to us from Ashley, budding diet kitchen diva! Sorry that the picture isn't great, it was hard to get a good shot with the blast of cool whip white on top!

My household loves this idea too. I mean, who doesn't love apple pie?

My only issue with this recipe is that it isn't crispy enough for me, but we are working on a solution to that problem that doesn't involve a Fry Daddy... In the mean time enjoy!

Just a note: These were made using ramekins. Not everyone has these little baking dishes, so I think that if you secured the stop with tooth picks that it would still be fine in the oven, you could probably even use cooking twine. So do not fear!

Mini Faux Apple Pies - 4 Points per serving
Makes 1 serving
Special Equipment: Ramekin.

1 Whole Wheat Wrap (any brand, just be careful of the points)
1 1/2 small or 1 medium apple sliced
Pinch of Splenda
1 tsp Dark Brown Sugar
2 shakes of Cinnamon (To taste)
1 tsp smart balance 37% light spread margarine
2 short sprays of pam or similar.

Preheat the oven to 350.
Use one short spray of pam on the wrap, and press it down into the ramekin.
Mix the sliced apples with the splenda, brown sugar, cinnamon and margarine, then add to the ramekin. Close the top and use your 2nd short spray of pam to spray the top.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

12. Pumpkin Cake

FINALLY. I get to post this cake! I haven't wanted to yet because I wasn't sure of all of the details of the recipe until today. This is sooo goood! It's moist and full of flavor and only 6 points per slice including the icing! How amazing is that?

This recipe comes to us from Ashley, a fellow diet blogger and good friend.

Pumpkin Cake - 6 points per slice, including icing.
Serves 10.

One 15oz can Packed Pumpkin (pure, not pie mix)
One package Spice Cake Mix (Any brand we use Duncan Hines)
1/3 Cup Water

Bake for 35-40 min (or until you stick a knife in the middle and it comes out clean) on 350.

For the icing:

1 package low fat cream cheese
1 (regular size) container low fat cool whip
Splenda and Cinnamon to taste (I used one Tsp. Splenda and 4 'shakes' of the Cinnamon shaker)

Whip until smooth and well blended.

You can either now ice the cake or serve each slice with a dollop on top! Up to you!

Enjoy!

11. Chicken Tikka Masala "light"

Alrighty, another rockin' recipe! I got the frames for this one from the Halloween issue of Good Housekeeping. My mother makes this, in its full fatty goodness and I love it so much! It has to be one of my favorite dishes, but I'm sure with its full fat yogurt, and heavy whipping cream it makes a HUGE calorie bomb. Needless to say I was really excited to find this. I do not think it rises above its namesake, but dang it was so good! I did not add the extra salt. The only thing that I believe I will do differently next time is add some garam masala to the dish for an extra flavor punch. This one is a keeper! I served it with oven warmed whole wheat naan.

Chicken Tikka Masala - 8 points per serving
Makes 8 servings

27oz chicken breast
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion diced
3 tsp ground ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
4 tbsp red curry paste
28-30oz diced tomatoes
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup for garnish, chopped (I didnt have any fresh so I used 1/4th of a cup dried)
1 cup light cream
2tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Prepare rice as label directs.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute. Add onion and cook 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add ginger, garlic, and curry paste; cook 3 minutes longer.

Add chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and cook 2 minutes or until no longer pink on the outside, stirring occasionally. Add tomato; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout.

Uncover and stir in half-and-half and cilantro. Stir and recover. Simmer on low for 5 more minutes. Spoon rice into 8 shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro.