Weight Watchers Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Looking for a warm and satisfying meal that won’t derail your weight loss goals? Look no further than this delicious White Chicken Chili recipe! Packed with flavor and protein, this recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty lunch. Plus, with a few simple tweaks, it can easily be made weight watchers friendly.

To make this recipe weight watchers friendly, we recommend using skinless chicken breasts, low-sodium chicken broth, and reduced-fat cheese. You can also add extra veggies like bell peppers and zucchini for more fiber and nutrients. With these simple modifications, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of White Chicken Chili without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

White Chicken Chili is a perfect soup because it’s a twist on traditional chili with a creamy and slightly spicy broth that’s packed with tender chicken, white beans, and flavorful seasonings. One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s easy to customize to your taste with options to make it spicier or milder depending on your preference.

INGREDIENTS

  • chopped white onion, (about 100g).
  • chopped garlic clove
  • chopped green chilies, (about 30g).
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • medium boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1-2 cans white beans (or about 400 grams of beans if you are making your own)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup fat free skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Cook and shred chicken breasts and set aside
  • In a large pan, sauté the onion, garlic, green chilies, cumin, oregano, coriander, and black pepper in olive oil until they’re soft.
  • Add the cooked shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, skim milk. Stir occasionally.
  • Cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is hot and thick. Add salt to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.

NOTES

  1. Makes 4 generous servings
  2. 2 ww point per serving

NUTRITION

Serving: 434gCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 37gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 929mgFiber: 5.5gSugar: 4gCalcium: 187mgIron: 4.5mg

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