I first made this recipe almost ten years ago when I was following the very old Weight Watchers program. Back in those days, you had to count points for every single thing you put in your mouth. It was a lot harder to keep track, and a lot more difficult to follow the program. These days, you can eat so many more things! I think the Weight Watchers people have done a ton of research and have figured out that healthier-type foods shouldn’t need to be “counted” into your daily totals.
This dinner recipe is terrific – even if you’re not following any type of weight loss program. A classic chimichanga is deep fried, and the filling contains rice and meats. In this recipe, the chimichangas are baked, and the filling is made with lean ground turkey, a lightly spiced sauce, and low fat cheese. The tortillas called for in this recipe are fat free, but you can certainly use regular flour tortillas if you don’t care about that. It’s a great way to enjoy comfort food (Mexican food!) that you’re craving when you’re trying to eat light. You can still enjoy it– pretty much guilt-free!
Top these Skinny Chimichangas with your favorite fixings, of course. I love to add a little bit of salsa and sour cream on top. My family loves chopped avocado too! Enjoy!
Favorite Skinny Recipes:
Skinny Chocolate- Caramel Banana Bread Skinny Cheeseburger Casserole Weight Watchers Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Skinny Taco Pizza Skinny Ice Cocktails
