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This Weight Watchers White Chicken Chili is going to be a household favorite – whether you’re on Weight Watchers or not. It’s got big chunks of chicken, lots of veggies and is just a touch creamy. It’s now my favorite winter soup!
I also have a Zero Point Weight Watchers Chili that’s more like a “regular” chili (i.e. tomato sauce based) but I really love white chicken chili and this hits the spot. Plus – it’s spicy and a great choice for a winter night that the whole family will enjoy!
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Weight Watchers has their new PersonalPoints plan – so I can’t tell you exactly how many points it will be for you. You’ll need to put the ingredients into your recipe builder. Each persons zero point foods are different. But, for reference, on the Blue & Purple WW SmartPoints plans – this creamy white chicken chili recipe was zero points.
WW White Chicken Chili Ingredients
- 3boneless skinless chicken breasts
- you could also use the meat from a rotisserie chicken for a short cut
- 1tbspminced garlic
- 2stalks celerydiced
- 1/4red oniondiced
- 1canwhite beans (do NOT drain)
- you can use great northern beans, cannellini beans or white kidney beans
- 1canfire roasted corndrained
- 2cupskalecoarsely chopped
- you can also use spinach but don’t add it until the last 5 minutes – it’s not as hearty as kale
- 4ozcan green chilisdiced
- you can also use diced fresh jalapenos or serrano chiles
- 2cupsfat-free chicken broth (try and use FF low sodium chicken broth if you can)
- 1tbspcumin
- 1tbspsalt
- 10ozfat free plain Greek yogurt
- you can also use fat free sour cream
- OPTIONAL: fresh cilantro or diced green onions for garnish
How to make this white chili recipe
This healthy chili recipe is going to quickly become a favorite and you’ll have leftovers for the next day!
- Cook chicken breasts
- Stove Top: Fill 2 qt saucepan with water and chicken breasts. Turn on high until water boils and then remove lid and turn heat down to medium. Boil chicken breasts for 10 minutes until center is 165.
- Air Fryer: Air fry for 12-15 minutes at 350 – depending on thickness. Temp check to 165.
- When chicken is cooled a bit, shred and set aside
- Over medium-high heat, spray a dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray and add garlic, celery and onion. Saute for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add shredded chicken and all remaining ingredients except the yogurt and cilantro to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add yogurt
- Stir and serve. Top with cilantro or green onions
How to make a thicker chili?
There are a couple of ways to make this skinny white bean chicken chili thicker – first do NOT drain the beans – that liquid is thick – so it helps with the chili. You can also mix 1 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp cornstarch in a bowl and make a slurry – then add that to your chili when it’s simmering. I don’t think you’ll need to do – but it’s an option!
Can you make this delicious chili in the crock pot?
Yes of course! The slow cooker recipe would just differ slightly:
- saute garlic, celery & onion
- add everything (minus yogurt & cilantro) to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours
- add yogurt when ready to serve
Can chili be frozen?
This super easy weight watchers chicken chili can definitely be frozen! I had a big bowl for dinner – then I packed up the rest in an airtight container like thesefreezer safe glass dishes. It’s my favorite way to have a freezer full of quick lunches whenever I need them!
What to serve with chicken chili
Leave the tortilla chips in the pantry! I wanted to stick with the healthy route since I was having skinny white chicken chili and toasted a100 calorie english muffin! But if you’re want to indulge a little – try my delicious recipe forgarlic cheese toast! Or if you want more veggies – theOlive Garden Saladis a perfect dish!
What other Weight Watchers recipes do you love?
I’m all about easy recipes – and these will definitely do the trick!
- Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
- Zero Point Turkey Chili
- 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Pork Chops
Zero Point White Chicken Chili
I love white chicken chili but I’m trying to watch what I eat – this recipe is perfect! It’s 0 points on the new WW points list! ZERO POINTS for a filling, delicious dinner! There’s even kale in it – but shhhh don’t tell the family – they’ll never know!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 287 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 can great northern beans do NOT drain
- 1 can fire roasted corn draine
- 2 cups kale coarsely chopped
- 4 oz can green chiles diced
- 2 cups fat free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 10 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Cook chicken breasts
Stove Top: Fill 2 qt saucepan with water and chicken breasts. Turn on high until water boils and then remove lid and turn heat down to medium. Boil chicken breasts for 10 minutes until center is 165.
Air Fryer: Air fry for 12-15 minutes at 350 – depending on thickness. Temp check to 165.
3 chicken breasts
When chicken is cooled a bit, shred and set aside
In large soup pot or dutch oven, spray pan with non-stick spray and add garlic, celery and onion. Saute for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 stalks celery, 1/4 red onion
Add shredded chicken and all remaining ingredients except the yogurt and cilantro to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
1 can great northern beans, 1 can fire roasted corn, 2 cups kale, 4 oz can green chiles, 2 cups fat free chicken broth, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp salt
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from heat and add yogurt
10 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
Stir and serve. Top with cilantro or chives
Notes
– I don’t like much spice – so this is pretty mild – add jalapenos if you want to spice it up
– You can swap out rotisserie chicken instead of poaching the chicken breasts
– You can swap out spinach for the kale
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 19.3gProtein: 41.2gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 2915mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 3.3gCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, chili, soup, weight watchers
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Anonymous says
This looks so good and I can't wait to make it.
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FoodHussy says
You're gonna love it!
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Susan Irving says
I’m excited about making your Zero Point White Chicken Chili….I already make a similar recipe….but yours has a few twists to it that I am anxious to try.
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FoodHussy says
you won’t be disappointed and stay tuned – all of jan/feb is WW recipes!
Jo says
Love all the flavors here, Thanks for this delish chili creation, we are adding it to our “make again” list!!Reply
Jeannette says
This is the best because you can pack them in the freezer and heat them up whenever you need! How perfect for convenience 😀Reply
This soup looks and sounds incredible! I can’t wait to try it – I know it’s going to be a household favorite or ours. All those big chunks of chicken and veggies … so good!Reply
Beth Sachs says
Now this looks just the kind of recipe my kids would love! I love wow filling and hearty it looks too.Reply
Dannii says
This makes a nice change from the chilli we usually have. I am going to give it a try.Reply
Teen Schmidt says
Yes I love it , I lost it and would like to print the recipe, but an unable to , I.clicked on ‘print’ and it did not print, Please help me print this recipe
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FoodHussy says
I just emailed you!
Cheryl says
Really good, just added a bit of red pepper to spice it up!Reply
Kristin says
It’s very yummy! How many points per serving if you’re on the green plan?Reply
FoodHussy says
the nutrition is at the end of the recipe – i don’t have access to the calculator right now –
Brian Robinson says
Tasted good, but a little too much salt.
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Jane says
I think that should be tsp not tbsp salt. Heather, can you clarify? I notice you recommended low sodium chicken broth so a Tbsp of salt seems like alot for this quantity of chili.
FoodHussy says
I recommended a fat free chicken broth – low sodium is optional. I like salt and season heavily. If you’re not sure or if you think that’s too much – just add 1 tsp and you can add more later…
Cheri says
I LOVE how you have your recipe written! So many times you have to scroll all the way back up and then back down to read the recipes- Thank you so much for putting the amounts of things under the directions! This was absolutely delicious! Super easy and healthy meal! Thank you!Reply
Beth says
This is an easy recipe, but cut down the amount of salt- maybe a tsp.Reply