- CHEF’S NOTES: If you are in a pinch, you can easily use canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes. I prefer to roast my own, as the texture is firmer. But my favorite go to brand is Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes. They have a sweeter flavor than most other brands and tend to have less acidity.
- Smoked chicken drumsticks can be substituted with smoked chicken thighs or smoked turkey thighs. For a lower calorie version, use smoked chicken or turkey breast may be used. This option is desirable if you are following Weight Watchers.
- Whole foods Market has smoked poultry items readily available. If you can’t find smoked poultry, you can substitute with roasted chicken.
- For Weight Watcher Smart Points (WWSP):
- 5 Points, for a 1 1/2 cup serving, if made with drums or thighs. Does not include garnish.
- 3 Points, for a 1 1/2 Cup Serving, if made with chicken or turkey breast. Does not include garnish.
- For Garnish:
- 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream add 1 Point
- 1/2 ounce Grated Cheddar Cheese add 2 Points*
- Cilantro = 0 Points
*A quick note about grated cheese. I like to shred my cheese on a fine micro-plane grater. You will get a lot more volume for the same weight of grated cheese, which allows you to to spread it around more liberally. It will also melt much easier.