Green Chili Chicken

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Weight Watchers Green Chili Chicken is a flavorful and healthy recipe that fits perfectly into your Weight Watchers meal plan. It merges the flavors of green chili peppers, chicken breast, and low-fat cheese. This dish is good for those looking for a low-calorie, low-carb, and high-protein meal. Additionally, this meal is a wonderful source of vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. Weight Watchers Green Chili Chicken is a delicious and nutritious option for every person searching for a new recipe to try. With only two Weight Watchers points per serving, this recipe is a guilt-free addition to your meal routine. You can reach your weight loss targets while enjoying tasty and wholesome meals like this one if you implement the Weight Watchers diet guidelines. Let’s start the recipe using one of three easy cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop, or Slow cooker.

STATS:

  • Course: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican
  • Prep time 5 minutes
  • Time for cooking: Twenty-two mins
  • Total time: 27 minutes
    (It varies according to which cooking method you opt for).

EQUIPMENT:

  • Instant pot
  • Slow cooker
  • Oven
  • Two forks
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Serving dish

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Fat-free chicken breast 1 Ib
  • Diced green chiles 1 can
  • Chopped green onions 4
  • 2 cups of tomatillo sauce or green chile sauce
  • Crushed cilantro 2 tbsp
  • Grated low-fat cheddar cheese 1 cup

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Chicken:

  • I used fat-free chicken breast to prepare this dish. You can also use chicken thighs, but note that this will alter the amount of calories in the recipe.

Onions:

  • Green onions have a milder taste than yellow or white onions, which is why I prefer to use them in the dish.

Cilantro:

  • It is essential to use fresh cilantro for a truly classic Mexican taste.

Green chiles:

  • The main element of this dish is chiles. I recommend using hot green chiles, but mild-flavored chilies work just as well.

Cheese:

  • It is an optional item. You can omit it.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Instant Pot:

  1. First, use the Instant Pot’s saute function to warm the cooking oil.
  2. Next, add the cilantro and green onions to the warmed oil.
  3. Stir-fry them for fifty to seventy seconds.
  4. Now, add chicken breast to this pot.
  5. Then, mix canned tomatillo sauce and green chilies with the chicken.
  6. After that, wrap the pot and simmer it for twelve to sixteen minutes on maximum high pressure.
  7. After sixteen minutes, lift the pot’s cover to expel its extra water content.
  8. Now, slice the chicken breast using a stand mixer or fork.
  9. Next, add fat-free shredded cheese over the cooked chicken.
  10. The tangy and yummy Weight Watchers Green Chili Chicken is ready.
  11. Place this dish on a small plate. Serve and enjoy.

Slow cooker:

  1. Drizzle the cooking oil in the slow cooker.
  2. Next, add green onions and cilantro to the cooker.
  3. Sauté them for fifty to eighty seconds over moderate flame.
  4. Next, add green chilies, tomatillo sauce, and chicken.
  5. Mix all items. Then, simmer it for five to six hours over a low heat.
  6. After six hours, open the cooker.
  7. Now, split the cooked chicken using a fork or stand mixer.
  8. Next, add grated cheese over the chicken.
  9. The tasty green chili chicken is prepared.
  10. Present it on a plate and savor it with your companions.

Oven:

  1. Warm the empty oven by maintaining its temperature to 350 degrees.
  2. Next, spread olive oil on a shallow baking tray using a cooking brush.
  3. Then, shift the chicken breast to this tray.
  4. Cover the chicken with green chilies, cilantro, shredded cheese, tomatillo sauce, and chopped green onions on the tray.
  5. Bake it for twenty to thirty minutes.
  6. Once it’s baked, set aside the baking tray for six to ten minutes.
  7. Now, tear the baked chicken into small pieces.
  8. The delicious dish is ready to eat.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve Green chili chicken with Mexican rice, chopped tomatoes, and black beans.
  • Pair this dish with a taco salad and a simple green salad.
  • Enjoy it with brown rice and stir-fry vegetables.
  • Whole-grain crackers and baked potatoes go well with chicken.

TIPS:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breast.
  • Fresh green chili and cilantro will give the dish a better flavor.
  • Choose a high-quality green chili sauce or make it at home using roasted green chili peppers and spices.
  • Add a dollop of plain and non-fat Greek yogurt on top of the dish for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  • Experiment with different types of cheese, such as part-skin mozzarella or reduced-fat cheddar, for a unique cheesy flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Preserve the leftover Green Chili Chicken in the sealed plastic box and refrigerate it for three to four days.

Freezer:

  • Store the leftover chicken in the freezer for fifty to sixty days.

Reheating:

  • You can rewarm in the slow cooker, microwave, or stovetop after thawing overnight in the fridge.

FAQs:

What kind of green chili sauce is appropriate to use?

  • You can use canned or fresh green chili sauce. We used only low sodium canned sauce to avoid overconsumption of sodium.

Does this recipe work with frozen chicken breast?

  • Yes, this recipe works with frozen chicken breast. Simply defrost the chicken directed on the package before using it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount per person 3/4 plate
Total quantity 4 people servings
Total Calories 241 kcal
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 31 g
Sugar 7 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sodium 1231 mg
Iron 1 mg

Each serving of this dish gives a total of two(2) Weight Watchers points.