Mexican Chicken Chili Recipe is a hearty chili that would be ideal for people who are on a calorie diet. A slow cooker chicken chili is a perfect way to go if you want to do meal prep. Best part is there will be no more double batch cooking needed!
WHAT KIND OF CHICKEN SHOULD I USE?
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts work best for this recipe. While thighs offer a little more moisture and flavor, chicken breasts are a terrific low-point alternative for Weight Watchers due to their leaner nature. It really just depends on your taste for leanness or flavor. Both are tender chicken parts and simple to shred after slow simmering. Use chicken breasts if you want to keep the recipe extremely light!
SHORTCUTS AND TIPS FOR MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI
I love cooking chicken dishes. This is a chicken recipe that is very easy to make too! Using chicken is a great way to substitute the protein in a traditional beef chili. Here are a couple of tips and tricks if this is your first time making Mexican chili:
1. Use Rotisserie Chicken
If time is of the essence, consider precooked rotisserie chicken. To warm it through, just shred it and add it during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Leftover chicken would also work if you have some!
2. Storebought Salsa
For an instant flavor enhancement, replace diced tomatoes and onions with your favorite canned salsa instead of fresh ingredients.
3. Frozen Corn
For convenience of use and to save time slicing fresh corn, add frozen corn at the end of the cooking process.
4. Favorite Spices
You can modify the amount of chili powder to change the intensity of the heat. If you want just a little heat to moderate, use staples like paprika and cumin.
​5. Flavor Boost
To finish off and to add a zesty touch, squeeze in some lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
CAN I MAKE THIS ON THE STOVE?
​You can definitely do this, it may be a quicker method however you have to watch it while it cooks. Unlike with a slow cooker, you can just throw everything in the pot and leave it to cook. The cooking process would slightly differ as well. You might need to cook it on medium-low heat to avoid the chicken from drying out.
MORE YUMMY CHILI RECIPES
If you want more delicious and simple recipes, check out these amazing chili dishes:
1. Weight watchers white bean and chicken chili
This is one of my favorite chili recipes. Visit the post to learn more about it!
2. Zero point ww freestyle chili
You can freeze this if you’ve made too much because this recipe makes about 8 to 10 servings.
3. WW Classic chili recipe
Very meaty and loaded with flavors. Perfect for the cold weather!
INGREDIENTS
To make this mouthwatering chili recipe, you are going to need the following ingredients:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- Chili Seasoning
- Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- Frozen Corn
- Great Northern Beans
- Salsa
- Water
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI
Now that you have gathered all of your ingredients, it is time to make this yummy recipe. Follow the instructions below for the best results!
STEP ONE: PREPARE INGREDIENTS
With this recipe, Del Real Foods Shredded Chicken was used. It is an easy chili recipe filled with easy ingredients as well. Should you choose to use regular uncooked chicken breasts, you can begin by searing them in a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
STEP TWO: START COOKING
Once the chicken is ready, throw that into the crock pot with the rest of the ingredients. Mix them all together until they are fully combined. Add all the traditional chili spices you want and start cooking! Cover the slow cooker and allow to cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours.
STEP THREE: SERVE
When that’s done, transfer to a bowl, squeeze some lime, top with cilantro, serve, and enjoy!
FOR A WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE
This recipe has ZERO points per serving for the Blue and Purple myWW plans. The Green plan has 6 points per serving. There are eight servings in total. Divide the soup equally into 8 bowls. On the current Weight Watchers Program (2023), it i 0 points per serving.
Don’t forget to add in any points you use on toppings! I personally thought the flavor was good enough on its own, so I didn’t add cheese or sour cream.
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This Mexican Chicken Chili recipe is an easy low point Weight Watchers dish you will love!
- 12-16 ounces Chicken Breast boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced or shredded
- 4 tbsp Chili Seasoning Mix if using packets you can use 2 packets
- 2 10 ounce Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 12 ounces Frozen Corn
- 30 ounces Great Northern Beans 2 15 ounce cans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Salsa
- 3 cups Water
- Salt and Pepper to your taste
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I like to buy Del Real Foods Shredded Chicken. It is already cooked and shredded and SO quick for soups.
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If you are using regular chicken breasts then you can start off by searing them in a skillet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
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Once your chicken is done place all the ingredients into a slow cooker and stir.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
You can top this with shredded cheese or sour cream if desired, but remember to count the points for it.
This soup has zero points for the blue and purple myWW plans and there are 6 points for the Green plan.Â
On the current Weight Watchers Program (2023), it is 0 points per serving.
If you liked this delicious recipe, be sure to check these other great recipes out:
- Easy Delicious Cajun Ham and Beans Slow Cooker Recipe
- Weight Watchers Turkey Burrito Bowl Recipe (Healthy)
- Mini Bell Pepper Taco Boats
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Does the soup still cook for 6 to 8 hours if you use precooked chicken?
I don’t think it will need to.
I am excited to try this and when I added the recipe into the WW app I got 4 points. I am good with that but curious how you got zero!?
It will depend on what plan you are on.
So thankful for your site. I am a new user of WW and need lots of advice. Since you have been there and done that you know I lot and maybe I not have to go through that. Keep up the wonderful site and I will recommend it to my friends,
Thanks so much Mary! I appreciate you being a reader.
How much is 1 serving?
Divide it equally by 8.
Can’t wait to try anything Mexican gets my attention