Weight Watchers White Chicken Chili

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!

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

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • you could also use the meat from a rotisserie chicken for a short cut
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 1/4 red onion diced
• 1 can white beans (do NOT drain)
  • you can use great northern beans, cannellini beans or white kidney beans
• 1 can fire roasted corn drained
• 2 cups kale coarsely chopped
  • you can also use spinach but don’t add it until the last 5 minutes – it’s not as hearty as kale
• 4 oz can green chilis diced
  • you can also use diced fresh jalapenos or serrano chiles
• 2 cups fat-free chicken broth (try and use FF low sodium chicken broth if you can)
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp salt
• 10 oz fat 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 these freezer 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 a 100 calorie english muffin! But if you’re want to indulge a little – try my delicious recipe for garlic cheese toast! Or if you want more veggies – the Olive Garden Salad is 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