Bean Burrito Casserole (Core)

Posted in Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on September, 18 at 8:52 am

from a WW post
This Burrito Casserole Rocks my Socks! I had it for dinner last night and lunch today. It is fabulous when reheated, 100% Core, and super filling! I topped it with some mashed avacado & sour cream…great Friday pick me up!
Bean Burrito Casserole (Core)
Ingredients
1 pound core ground beef
1/8 cup reduced-sodium taco seasoning (1/2 [...]

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Creamy Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on September, 18 at 8:43 am

Creamy Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken Breasts  

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Cheeseburger and tots casserole

Posted in 7 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on September, 17 at 9:02 am

Cheeseburger and tots casserole
POINTS: 7
Servings: 6
INSTRUCTIONS
1 pound 95% lean/5% fat raw ground beef
1 cup canned low-fat cream of mushroom soup, made with fat-free milk
1 cup canned cheddar cheese soup made with fat-free milk
20 oz Ore-Ida Tater Tots

1 pound extra lean ground beef 4% fat
10 3/4 oz healthy choice cream of Mushroom Soup
10 3/4 oz Campbell’s (U.S.) [...]

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Crockpot – Easy Chicken With Potatoes

Posted in 8 Points, CrockPot, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on September, 3 at 6:12 pm

Italian seasoned chicken with potatoes, cooked in the slow cooker.
4 servings
8 pts/serving
Cook Time: 7 hours
Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup fat free Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder to equal same)
1/2 cup grated reduced fat Parmesan or Romano cheese
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges [...]

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easy chicken pot pie

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 21 at 12:16 pm

Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Description
It just doesn’t get any easier than this delicious pot pie topped with biscuits.
From: Halfmysize.com
Serves – 4
7.5 oz. can Pillsbury buttermilk refrigerated biscuits
12 1/2 oz. can cooked chicken breast, drained
10 3/4 oz. can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
8 1/2 oz. can of peas and carrots, drained
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Creamy Crockpot chicken

Posted in 4 Points, CrockPot, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 21 at 12:14 pm

Crockpot Chicken
Serving Size : 4
Points – 4
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup, condensed — 98% fat-free
10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup, condensed — 98% fat free
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt — to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper — to taste
Add [...]

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Crockpot Chicken in Teriyaki Sauce

Posted in 4 Points, CrockPot, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 21 at 12:11 pm

Chicken in Teriyaki Sauce
Serves: 6
4 pts (for breasts)
Crissy’s Note: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breast halves and cook on HIGH for 2 hours. With this change the POINTS® are lowered (168 calories; 2g fat; trace fiber).
3 lbs skinless chicken thighs (about 12 thighs)
salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp [...]

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italian casserole

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 21 at 8:21 am

ITALIAN CASSEROLE (Amy’s version)
6 HU
Servings | 8
Ingredients
1/4 cup Kraft Shredded Swiss Cheese (mozzarella can be substituted)
2 cups bottled pasta sauce
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz low fat part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp parsley flakes
8 oz reduced-fat crescent roll dough
16 oz uncooked lean ground [...]

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crockpot broccoli cheese chicken

Posted in 4 Points, CrockPot, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 6 at 12:04 pm

Crockpot broccoli cheese chicken
POINTS: 6 (includes the rice!)
INSTRUCTIONS1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 cup low-fat canned broccoli cheese soup made with low-fat or fat-free milk
3 cup broccoli
3 cup cooked brown rice

Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot
Pour in broccoli cheese soup and cook on low approx. 6 hours.
The last 1/2 hour I pull chicken apart [...]

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Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Posted in 2 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on July, 24 at 1:58 pm

Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan

The Kansas City Star

Nutritional Facts

Calories
140

  Calories from fat
17%

Total fat
3g

  Saturated fat
1g

Cholesterol
1mg

Carbohydrate
22g

Sodium
215mg

Fiber
4g

Protein
7g

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided use) • 3 egg whites, lightly beaten • 3 tablespoons fat-free milk • 1 cup panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning • 1 medium eggplant (about 12 ounces), cut [...]

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Enchilada Casserole

Posted in 6 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on July, 24 at 1:49 pm

Enchilada Casserole
This Tex-Mex-style casserole features lean ground round, corn tortillas and reduced-fat cheese. Low-calorie salad veggies top off the presentation.

TAMMY LJUNGBLAD/Kansas City Star

Nutritional Facts

Calories
253

  Calories from fat
46%

Total fat
13g

  Saturated fat
5g

Cholesterol
43mg

Carbohydrate
17g

Sodium
516mg

Fiber
2g

Protein
17g

ingredients

• 1 pound ground round • ½ cup chopped onion • 4 teaspoons chili powder • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin • ½ teaspoon freshly ground [...]

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low-fat vegetable lasagna

Posted in 4 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on July, 24 at 1:42 pm

Low-fat vegetable lasagna

For a healthier vegetable lasagna that keeps the creamy flavor but cuts calories and fat, try this one adapted from a Cooking Light recipe.
KATHY’S VEGETABLE LASAGNA

12
uncooked lasagna noodles

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven coated with cooking [...]

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Tomato Pesto Packets

Posted in 1 Point, Meal Components, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on July, 24 at 11:46 am

Tomato Pesto Packets

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POINTS® Value: 1
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  10 min
Cooking Time:  30 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Roasting the tomatoes in foil allows them to steam in their own aromatic juices. Cook the packets in the oven or toss them onto the grill.

Ingredients

2 cup cherry tomato(es), small, red
2 cup cherry tomato(es), small, yellow
2 medium shallot(s), minced
1 [...]

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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on July, 22 at 1:30 pm

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
POINTS: 5
Servings: 6
INSTRUCTIONS
1 1/2 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped frozen spinach
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup Weight Watchers Reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup minced onion
2 egg white(s)
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 375. Thaw and drain spinach. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a greased [...]

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Creamy Italian Chicken

Posted in 6 Points, CrockPot, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on July, 22 at 1:10 pm

Creamy Italian Chicken
POINTS: 6
Servings: 4
INSTRUCTIONS
8 oz light cream cheese
1 can low-fat canned cream of chicken soup
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 Tbsp McCormick Italian seasoning
Put chicken breast (thawed) into Crockpot. Sprinkle seasoning mix over chicken and then pour 1/4 cup of water over chicken and seasoning. Cook on Low for 3 hrs. Mix together [...]

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Polenta with Bolognese / Spaghetti Bolognese

Polenta with Bolognese
 
Ingredients:
1 tube prepared polenta
about 6 cups of Bolognese sauce
soy mozarella, grated
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, butter a casserole dish.
Take 1 tube prepared polenta and slice into 1/4″ thick discs. Layer the polenta in the dish, making three rows of discs. Salt and pepper the polenta.  Spoon bolognese sauce in between the rows [...]

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Italian Chicken Rollups

Italian Chicken Rollups
Points: 5 (depending on size of chicken breast)
Prep: 12 minutes Cook 35 Minutes Chill: up to 8 hours
4 (2-4 ounce) Thin skinless boneless chicken breast
1 tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp salt
4 (1-ounce) part-skim mozzarella string cheese sticks
Cooking spray
1 cup garlic-and herb tomato sauce
Combine basil, salt, and pepper: sprinkle half of mixture evenly [...]

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Peanut Chicken

Peanut Chicken
1 lb. chicken breast boneless skinless
2 Tbsp reduced fat peanut butter
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 350. Coat a baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Season chicken lightly with salt & pepper and place in baking dish. Set aside.
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce and water and [...]

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Cheesy Chili-Mac

Cheesy Chili-Mac

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings:  8
Preparation Time:  20 min
Cooking Time:  25 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Adults will love how easy this chili-based meal is to prepare. Both kids and adults will love its taste.

Ingredients

1 sprays cooking spray
2/3 pound raw extra lean ground beef
2 medium onion(s), chopped
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style (undrained)
2 1/2 cup canned [...]

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Chicken Broccoli Divan

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on September, 24 at 9:29 am

Chicken Broccoli Divan

Created by

Halfmysize.com
Serves – 4
Points – 5
12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 oz. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked
10 3/4 oz. can 98% fat free broccoli cheese condensed soup
1 Tbsp. minced onions
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup skim milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Methods/steps
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray [...]

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Broccoli Cheddar Nuggets

Posted in 1 Point, Appetizer, Meal Components, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on September, 24 at 9:18 am

Broccoli Cheddar Nuggets
10 oz. Frozen Broccoli
1/2 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
3/4 cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheese
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Egg Substitute
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Thaw the broccoli and chop into very small pieces. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bread crumbs, cheese, [...]

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Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:24 am

Baked Parmesan Sour Cream Chicken
4 servings, 5 points a piece
1 lb chicken
6oz light sour cream
1/4 c shredded Parmesan cheese (I used the 3 cheese blend, so good)
1 clove garlic pressed
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4-cup Italian breadcrumbs
Place fillets in single layer in Pam sprayed 13×9 inch baking pan. Stir together sour cream and next [...]

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Beef Stroganoff

Posted in 5 Points, Main Course, Meal Components, Recipes by JenClows on August, 14 at 8:21 am

Beef Stroganoff
POINTS® value per serving | 5
Servings | 4

Main Meals |

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean/5% fat raw ground beef
1 cup 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1 cup fat-free sour cream

Instructions

Brown and season ground beed to your liking. Drain. Add soup and cream cheese cook to incorporate and heat. Serve over egg noodles( add points for [...]

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Roasted Corn,BlackBean,& Mango salad

Posted in Appetizer, Condiments and Sauces, Meal Components, Recipes, Salads by Sanderpie on August, 10 at 8:08 am

Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad*
You can make this simple, fresh salad up to 8 hours ahead of time.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears)
1 large ripe mango (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
1 15-ounce or 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced [...]

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Italian Meatballs

Posted in 1 Point, Meal Components, Recipes, Weight Watchers Points Values by JenClows on August, 9 at 8:06 am

Italian Meatballs

From: Halfmysize.com
Serves – 25 (2 meatballs each)
Points – 1
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey breast
1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated nonfat Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp. minced onions
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl [...]

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Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew
1 1/4 lbs. lean beef stew meat
1 chopped onion
4 small potatoes — chunked
1 can baked beans — (28 oz) any flavor
Place beef, onion and potatoes in slow cooker. Spread beans on top.
Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 6-8 hours.
Pure comfort food!
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Too Good To Be Stew

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE STEW
1 1/2 cups=2 points
1# ground beef or turkey
1 bag coleslaw mix
1-46oz can V-8 juice
1-28oz can stewed tomatoes
4-10oz cans Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies
3-15oz cans of beans (1 each of black,red,kidney)
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 pkg dry Italian dressing mix
Saute onion and garlic until tender. Brown the meat. Cook [...]

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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

2/3 cup chopped plum tomato
1/4 cup(1 oz) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (I used Fat free)
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 teasoon finely chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
4(5 in) portobello mushroom caps
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
cooking spray
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Prepare grill. Combine [...]

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Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo

Posted on HungryGirl Newsletter on April 14, 2005
Ingredients:
1 Package Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Tofu Noodles
1/2 Wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese
1 teaspoon Fat Free Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper (if desired)
Rinse fettuccine noodles VERY well. Microwave them for one minute, then drain them and pat dry. Add cheeses and sour cream. [...]

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Dill Potato Salad

Dill Potato Salad – 6 servings – 2 points
2 pound uncooked new potatoes
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 oz dry white wine
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup Green Onions
2 Tbsp fresh dill
Steam or boil the new potatoes. Combine the mustard, sour cream, wine & vinegar in a small bowl.
Quarter the potatoes as soon [...]

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Classic Beef Chili

Makes 8 Servings
To vary the different heat levels in chili, add different chile peppers to suit your tolerance. Habaneros are the hottest; Scotch bonnets pack a little less heat and have undertones of fruit and smoke; serranos have a biting heat and some acidity; while jalapenos have a vegetable flavor, and in this group at [...]

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Cheesy Burrito filling

Cheesy Burrito filling
4 Points per 1/2 cup serving (not including bun/wrap)
1 lb. extra lean ground beef 
6 oz. Velveeta Light, cubed
Taco seasoning packet
In a large skillet, brown beef. Drain well – add taco seasoning (according to seasoning package – may need to add water and simmer for a bit). Add Velveeta and stir until cheese melts.I [...]

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