Zero-Point Chicken Chili Recipe for Weight Watchers

Chicken chili is one of my favorite meals any time of year—comforting, quick to prepare, and light enough to enjoy without guilt.

This version is especially appealing: easy to make and just 1 SmartPoint for the entire dish when prepared as shown. It’s a satisfying, healthy option for weeknights or meal prep.

Simple, wholesome, and flavorful—this Zero Points Chicken Chili is a great go-to recipe.

What you need to make this Zero Points Chicken Chili Recipe?

Ingredients:

• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 C rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1/2 C white onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (reserve liquid)
• 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans (reserve liquid)
• 1/2 C red salsa
• 1/2 C water
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 can diced green chiles
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

How to make this Zero Points Chicken Chili Recipe?

1. Prep: Lightly coat a large pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, shredded chicken, chopped onion, pinto and kidney beans (including the liquid from both cans), red salsa, water, minced garlic, diced green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix: Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Heat: Place the pot over medium-high heat and cook until the chili comes to a gentle boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low or medium-low so the chili simmers.
6. Cook: Cover the pot and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to distribute flavors.
7. Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

Enjoy a warm bowl of this flavorful, low-point chicken chili—perfect with a side salad, a few tortilla chips, or on its own.

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Camelia

Zero Points Chicken Chili Recipe

Quick, healthy, and satisfying Zero Points Chicken Chili Recipe.

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Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner

Calories: 367

IngredientsMethodNotes

Ingredients

• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 C rotisserie chicken shredded
• ½ C white onion chopped
• 1 can 15 oz pinto beans (reserve liquid)
• 1 can 16 oz kidney beans (reserve liquid)
• ½ C red salsa
• ½ C water
• ½ tsp minced garlic
• 1 can green chiles diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method

1. Prep a large pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, onion, pinto beans, kidney beans (with the liquid from both cans) , salsa, water, and seasonings to the pot.
3. Stir to mix.
4. Set on medium-high temp.
5. Continue cooking the chili until it begins to boil.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
7. Cover the pot and cook on medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
8. Stir often.
9. Enjoy!

Notes

0 PersonalPoints per serving