WW Cajun White Chicken Chili

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WW Cajun White Chicken Chili takes forty minutes to prepare. Eating this dish will add 215 kcal to your diet per serving. Your recipe requires very few tools. In addition, your WW Cajun White Chicken Chili will have a reasonable number of ingredients. The components are all lightweight. You’ll create the chili with chicken and vegetables, season it, and then add the creamy base. A little spiciness will improve the taste of your food. Your recipe may look classic, but it is lighter to eat for Weight Watchers. You can make this for special occasions like lunch, dinner, or celebrations.

STATS:

  • Serving: 4
  • Number of calories: 215 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation duration: Ten minutes
  • Portion size: 1½ cups
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook duration: 30 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Total duration: 40 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Large non-stick pot

INGREDIENTS:

CHILI:

  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless & skinless, shred it)
  • One cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • Half tsp dried oregano
  • Two minced garlic cloves
  • 1 can of white beans (drain and rinse them)
  • Salt
  • One can of diced tomatoes (along with green chilis)
  • Two cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Black pepper
  • One tsp salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika

CREAMY BASE:

  • ½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • Quarter cup fat-free grated Parmesan cheese
  • GARNISH:
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Two tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WATER:

  • We will use water to avoid oil in your recipe. This will help in sauteing your veggies. You can cook the ingredients with water in a non-stick pan. Low-sodium chicken broth can also be an option for you for cooking.

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • You will use this as the main item in your dish. Your dish will taste good with its addition. This does not make your dish heavy, but it is healthy. You may use the cooked one for your dish too.

WHITE BEANS:

  • Creaminess comes in your dish when you use these beans. Also, this will make your chili thicker naturally. They will give you nutrition as well. Navy beans can be a choice for your use.

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • For the creaminess in your dish, you will use Greek yogurt. For this recipe, you will use the fat-free one. This will make your dish lighter. Fat-free sour cream is there for your substitute use.

FAT-FREE GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

  • Your dish will get the cheese taste if you use fat-free grated Parmesan cheese. With good taste, this will also keep your dish light. Another thing for your use can be nutritional yeast.

SALT-FREE CAJUN SEASONING:

  • This will give you the basic taste in your chili dish. To keep your dish WW-friendly, you will use the salt-free one. If you want salt after using it, then use it.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place your non-stick pot over moderate heat.
  2. Include water and cook garlic, bell pepper, and onion in it for four minutes.
  3. Also, include chicken in it to cook it properly.
  4. Then comes adding optional salt, oregano, and pepper.
  5. Also include paprika, cumin, and salt-free Cajun seasoning.
  6. Then mix all the seasonings properly to cover the chicken in them.
  7. Now add in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and white beans.
  8. Cook the mix to make it start simmering.
  9. Keep it like that for 20 minutes by mixing after some time.
  10. Lower the heat and then add yogurt and cheese.
  11. Keep your dish on low heat for 5 min.
  12. Be sure not to boil it.
  13. Then comes adding your garnishes.
  14. Now your dish is ready for eating.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can eat your dish with salad.
  • Adding herbs will make your dish fresh.
  • Your dish can work as a satisfying lunch.

TIPS:

  • You can mash your white beans for a good texture in your dish.
  • When you are including non-fat Greek yogurt, keep your stove’s heat low.
  • Check the flavor of your dish and then use salt in it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Take a closed box and add your dish to it to keep for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Make portions of your dish and then store them for two months.

FAQs:

Will my dish contain oil?

  • There will be no oil present in your dish.

What to use instead of dairy products in my recipe?

  • Vegan yogurt and nutritional yeast can be an alternative for that.

Will cooking spray work in my dish?

  • This can work okay for cooking your dish, but it is not required.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Fiber: 6 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Calories: 215 kcal

Vitamin A: 1,150 IU

Sodium: 430 grams

Net carbs: 16 grams

Fat: 1 gram

Iron: 2.2 grams

Calcium: 165 grams

Total carbs: 22 grams

Potassium: 700 grams

WW Points: Three points