Weight Watchers Chicken Sausage Stew is a delicious and hearty meal. It’s an amazing choice for those on the Weight Watchers program or seeking a low-calorie and low-fat supper. This stew is made with chicken sausage, veggies, and a mixture of spices. The chicken sausage used in this stew is a great option for anyone controlling their weight because it is low in fat and calories. Even the amount of protein is high. The veggies that are used to prepare this stew, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and onions are a perfect addition to this dish because they are high in nutrients and low in calories. Each serving of this tasty Weight Watchers Chicken Sausage Stew gives only four estimated points. You can serve this mouth-tempting stew with different side items. Let’s prepare the stew with the instructions (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Main course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, Low-fat
- Total Time: Forty-five minutes
- Cook Time: Thirty-five minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Nonstick cooking pot
- Spoon
- Soup bowl
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken breast 3 pounds
- Al Fresco chicken sausage 12 ounces
- Olive oil 2 tbsps
- Chopped onion 1
- One Celery stalk chopped
- Green Bell Pepper 1
- Tomato paste 6 ounces
- Diced Tomatoes 28 ounces
- Fat-free chicken broth 3 cups
- Garlic powder 1 tsp
- Cajun seasoning 2 tsp, optional
- Black pepper 1/4 tsp
- Two Bay leaves
- Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
- Zucchini 2
INSTRUCTIONS
STOVETOP
- Pour olive oil into a nonstick cooking pot.
- Heat this pot to a medium to high stovetop flame.
- After heating, add the chicken slices to this pot.
- Simmer it for eighty to one-forty seconds or until it’s light golden.
- Next, set aside the cooked chicken.
- Then, add chopped bell pepper, celery, and onion to the same pot.
- Warm it for sixty to eighty seconds.
- Next, add Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, chicken broth, tomatoes, black pepper, garlic powder, tomato paste, and bay leaves with sauteed celery.
- Now, shift the cooked chicken and sausage to the pot.
- Mix all items with a cooking spoon.
- Next, simmer it until the broth boils.
- After that, slow down the stovetop flame to low heat.
- Now, add the zucchini pieces to the pot.
- Wrap the pot with its lid and simmer it for an hour.
- During cooking, mix well to prevent from adhering.
- After thirty minutes, uncover the pot and check the stew consistency.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Chicken Sausage Stew is ready to serve.
- Shift the delicious soup into the soup bowl.
- Garnish over lime wedges and chopped parsley.
SLOW COOKER
- First, grease the slow cooker base with the olive oil.
- After that, heat it on a high flame.
- Next, add chopped celery stalk, onions, and bell pepper to this cooker.
- Sautee it for two to four minutes.
- Then, add chicken slices to the cooker.
- Again cook it for an additional seven to eight minutes.
- Next, add black pepper, Cajun seasoning, tomato paste, chicken broth, bay leaves, sausage, garlic powder, sliced zucchini, dried thyme, and tomatoes.
- Mix all items with a spoon.
- Then, cover all veggies and spices with the chicken broth.
- Now, wrap the cooker with its cover.
- Simmer it on low heat for five to seven hours.
- After seven hours, open the cooker to release its extra moisture.
- Now, pour the chicken stew into a bowl.
- The yummy Weight Watchers Chicken Sausage Stew is prepared.
- Serve with any bread slice or noodles.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve this tasty stew with a slice of whole-wheat bread or a crusty roll for dipping.
- Enjoy it with brown rice, whole-wheat couscous, or noodles.
- Flavorful and delicious garlic knots also work well with the sausage stew.
- You can also enjoy this dish with roasted potatoes or green salad.
TIPS
- Use low-fat sausage to reduce the calorie count of the stew.
- Add a variety of fresh vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, to increase the stew’s nutrient density.
- Use a broth that contains less amount of sodium.
- Try this stew with a variety of items, such as kale or sweet potatoes to add variety to the stew.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the leftover chicken stew in an airtight dish and refrigerate it for four to six days.
Freezer:
- You can also preserve this tasty sausage stew in the freezer for seventy to ninety days.
Reheating:
- We can reheat the cold chicken sausage stew in a microwave or a nonstick pan for three to four minutes.
FAQs
Can I prepare this sausage stew without chicken sausage?
- Yes, turkey sausage works well instead of chicken sausage to prepare this stew without chicken sausage.
Can I use a variety of sausages to prepare chicken sausage stew?
- Yes, you can use several kinds of sausages, like Italian or Chorizo, to make this chicken stew.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total quantity 8 people servings
Total Calories 367 kcal
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Protein 45 g
Sugar 7 g
Sodium 1164 mg
Cholesterol 138 mg