Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

Today, I want to share a delicious and healthy recipe with you: Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or to warm you up on a chilly day. With flavorful ingredients and lots of healthy nutrients, this is a dish you’ll want to make again and again!

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is great because it’s both tasty and easy to make. It is low in points for those following the Weight Watchers program, making it a guilt-free choice for dinner. Plus, it’s packed with protein from the chicken and has plenty of veggies from the corn and tomatoes. It’s a wonderful one-pot meal that the whole family will love.

How to Make Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 14.5 Ounce Kernel Corn
• 10 Ounce Enchilada Sauce
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1 White Onion, diced
• 20 Ounce Rotel With Green Chiles
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
• 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Dice up your onion and cilantro.
2. Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray or line it with a slow cooker liner.
3. Toss in all the ingredients except for 1/8 cup of the cilantro. You will use the rest for garnishing.
4. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for five hours.
5. After five hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred them. You can use two forks for this.
6. Put the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and cook for at least one more hour.
7. Serve hot and enjoy your soup!

How to Serve Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

You can serve this delicious soup in bowls and sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top as a garnish. It’s delightful on its own or you can pair it with some whole-grain tortilla chips for added crunch. For an extra treat, you might want to serve it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or light sour cream on top!

How to Store Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

If you have leftovers, you can store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove when you are ready to eat again. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to three months. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container.

Tips to Make Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

• Make sure to dice your onion and cilantro small for even distribution in the soup.
• For an extra kick, you can add more chili powder or some diced jalapeños.
• If you like your soup thinner, simply add more chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.

Variation (If Any)

If you want a vegetarian version, you can simply skip the chicken and add some black beans for protein instead. You can also add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutritional value.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken? Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. The cooking time may be a bit longer, so just make sure it’s cooked through.

2. Is this soup spicy? It has a mild spice from the green chiles and chili powder, but you can adjust the spice level by adding more ingredients or omitting the spicy items.

3. Can I make this soup on the stove instead of a slow cooker? Yes, you can. Just simmer all the ingredients in a large pot on medium heat for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Then shred the chicken and serve!

Give this Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup a try, and I bet it will become a staple in your dinner rotation. Enjoy!