Slow Cooker

I am always looking for great Weight Watchers chicken recipes since we eat primarily chicken as a protein source.  I found a lot of Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipes out there that I thought sounded good but wanted to adapt to make healthier, as well as a bit more economic.  The result was a wonderful meal I made this past weekend that we will definitely be enjoying more frequently.

Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes:  Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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I like to keep my freezer is well-stocked with boneless skinless chicken breasts for our meals.  So, when I find a recipe we love, and can make it in the Slow Cooker – I am totally going to add it to our menu plan.

We are huge fans of Indian cuisine and have often made various curry dishes at home.  We recently discovered how much we love Butter Chicken, and of course, I was determined to find a recipe I could make at home without spending a fortune on spices or tools.  A slow cooker recipe means I can set it and forget it, which makes it better for the whole family since I can focus a bit more on work, and my Beau doesn’t have to stress over the details of dinner.

For this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe, I made a few substitutions from recipes I found online.  Most called for heavy cream, full-fat yogurt, and of course loads of butter.  That doesn’t work so great with Weight Watchers or a healthy diet, so I opted instead for a combination of coconut milk, fat-free yogurt, and fat-free sour cream.  The result was delicious and lower in fat and calories.

This recipe easily makes 8 servings.  I do serve with a saffron rice recipe, but you can serve alone, with quinoa, brown rice, or a side of vegetables.  Also, if you prefer a milder flavor, omit the chili powder.  Garam Masala is a combination of Indian spices that already has a hint of spice so adding additional chili can make it too spicy for some.

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Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours 15 mins

 

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• ½ cup fat-free sour cream
• 2½ tablespoons butter
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 medium tomato diced
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1½ teaspoons salt (less if preferred)
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with diced onion, garlic, and tomato.
2. Sprinkle with Garam Masala, cumin, ginger, chili powder, and salt.
3. Pour in tomato sauce, unsweetened coconut milk, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and lemon juice.
4. Stir everything until well combined.
5. Add bay leaf.
6. Cook on high heat for 3 hours.
7. Stir well, reduce to low heat and cook additional 1 hour.
8. Serve with rice.

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Makes 8 Servings

4 SmartPoints Per Serving (without rice)

2 SmartPoints Per Serving on Freestyle Plan or FlexPlan

This recipe was calculated using the Recipe Builder within Weight Watchers.  You can also use the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator if you don’t have access to the Weight Watchers dashboard recipe builder option.

This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is definitely going to become one of our favorite Weight Watchers chicken recipes.  It’s simple, affordable, and satisfying. Since it makes easily 8 portions, it is perfect for splitting up for two evening meals, or freezing half of the meal for another meal later in the month.

More Weight Watchers Recipes:

• Weight Watchers Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
• Weight Watchers Sweet & Sour Meatballs
• Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken

Who says you can’t enjoy great tasting food when you are on a diet? A lot of people think that when they diet, they have to give up their favorite foods. That just isn’t the case. In fact, if you deprive yourself of what you want, chances are that you are just going to end up binging and ditching the diet altogether. The best way to lose weight is to adopt a healthy eating style, and when you do that, you can enjoy your favorite treats on occasion without feeling guilty.

Take the Weight Watchers diet for instance. This is more of a lifestyle than a diet, and it doesn’t work by counting calories. Instead, you count points, so you can eat until you run out of points. If you have something that is a treat, you just have to not have something on the other end. For example, if you want to enjoy some delicious lasagna, don’t feel you can’t because of the carbs and fat. Just use your points to make sure that you don’t overindulge.

Today we are giving you one of the most delicious Weight Watchers recipes we can find, crockpot lasagna. It’s easy to make, and oh so tasty. You won’t believe you can have this indulgent treat and still lose weight.

Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Lasagna – Crockpot Recipe

One thing to keep in mind when you are cooking lasagna in a crockpot is that you don’t have to boil the noodles first. You also don’t have to worry about buying the no-boil lasagna noodles. Just get regular noodles and the crockpot will do all of the cooking for you.

Weight Watchers Crockpot Lasagna

 

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Author: YouBrewMyTea

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small uncooked onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 C part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 C part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 box uncooked lasagna noodles
• ½ C shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, making sure the meat breaks up into small bits while cooking. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. This should take about five to seven minutes. Remove pan from heat.
2. In a separate saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dry seasonings. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, then turn to low and let simmer for 15 to 30 minutes so the flavors can combine nicely.
3. Add tomato mixture to beef. Heat over medium-low heat to combine flavors.
4. In a separate bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and ricotta cheese until well blended.
5. Place one third of the beef mixture into your slow cooker. Take three pieces of uncooked lasagna noodles and break in half. Arrange lasagna on top of the beef mixture.
6. Top noodles with half of the cheese mixture.
7. Repeat with meat sauce, noodles, and cheese layers.
8. Top with remaining one third of the beef and sauce mixture.
9. Cover the slow cooker, then to low, and cook for four to six hours. At end of cooking period, you may want to add more seasonings on top to taste.
10. In a small bowl, mix remaining mozzarella cheese with the grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on top of beef mixture. Replace cover and let sit for five to 10 minutes so the cheese melts and lasagna gets a bit firmer.

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Nutritional Information

When you are trying to lose weight, one of the most important things you can do is read the nutritional information for everything you are eating so you know that you are putting healthy foods into your body that are going to help promote weight loss. Let’s take a look at the nutritional values of this Weight Watchers Crockpot Lasagna.

• Serving size: 372 grams
• Servings per recipe: 6
• Calories per serving: 360
• Calories from fat: 125
• Daily nutritional values

Total fat – 21%
Saturated fat (7g) – 33%
Cholesterol (69mg) – 23%
Sodium (999mg) – 41%
Total carbs (31g) – 10%
Dietary fiber (4g) – 15%
Sugars (8g) – 32%
Protein (28g) – 56%

Daily percent values are based on a typical 2,000 calorie per day diet. Depending on your caloric needs, the values you need may be higher or lower.

The nutritional information is based on the data available for the nutrients in this dish. Information may not be available for all ingredients.

Shopping Tips

One of the toughest things one can do is go grocery shopping while on a diet. Not only are there plenty of temptations in every aisle, there are also a lot of processed foods to avoid. You should always read the nutritional information on anything you are going to eat or feed to your family, to make sure that it is healthy and fits into your dietary lifestyle. Here are a few shopping tips to make sure you get the healthiest ingredients for this lasagna.

• Try to buy ground beef that is 96% lean. If you can’t get this, ask if they have 94% lean ground beef that has been grass-fed. This is often available at most supermarkets. Another option is to use ground turkey, which is even healthier because it is much leaner than beef
• This recipe uses a total of three-and-a-half cups of pasta sauce. Look for one that doesn’t contain a lot of sugars. One that we really love is Prego, which is thick and chunky and makes any dish even tastier. Other healthy options include Classico and Ragu. If you really love to cook, simply use tomato paste, unseasoned tomato sauce, and crushed tomatoes, and add your own seasonings to really make this recipe your own.

Slow Cooker Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is probably my all-time favorite dip to make. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and within a couple of hours it is ready to go. It is good anytime but, I tend to make this recipe more during the summer cookout season and tailgating seasons just because it is so easy. You probably already have most of what you need in the kitchen already.

Slow Cooker Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you prefer to save time making this recipe, you can easily use shredded rotisserie chicken.  In our house, chicken breasts are cooked at least once a week in the Instant Pot or slow cooker to be shredded for various recipes.  Either way works great.  I’ve even seen this made with drained canned chicken breast.

Tip:  You can easily lower the fat, calories, and WW Points by using fat-free cheeses.

How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Dip

Traditionally most dips are served with tortilla chips.  If you are trying to cut back on carbohydrates or calories, you may want to use vegetables instead.  Carrot and celery sticks are the best vegetables for dipping.  I also love using Good Thins crackers or even making my own tortillas using the Ole Xtreme Whole Wheat Tortillas.  Just cut into triangles and air fry until crisp!

Ingredients for Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

• Chicken Breast
• Hot Sauce
• 2x Philadelphia Protein Cream Cheese
• Ranch Powder
• 2% Cheddar Cheese

More Great Dip Recipes

I love making dips for parties or to serve as snacks.  So many dips are ideal for serving with vegetables!  It’s a great way to stay satisfied without adding a ton of calories to the menu. I know you’ll love the Healthy Spinach Dip, Healthy Veggie Dip Recipe, and the Homemade Refried Bean Dip for a low point option alongside vegetables or tortilla chips.

Whether it is a cookout, tailgating or you forgot to grab something for the office pot luck this Crock Pot Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect solution. It is simple and oh so good. Put everything in the slow cooker and in a couple of hours you are ready to eat. Do you have a favorite Weight Watchers dip recipe? Share it below so I can try it too.

Slow Cooker Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

2 hours

Total time

2 hours 5 mins

 

Makes 16 servings (approximately ¼ cup per serving) 3 SmartPoints per serving on the WW FreeStyle Plan

Author: YouBrewMyTea

Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup hot sauce
• 14 ounces Philadelphia 2x Protein Cream Cheese (2 tubs)
• 1 packet ranch mix powder
• 2 cups 2% cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Line slow cooker with a crockpot liner
2. Add chicken, hot sauce, and ranch packet to the slow cooker and mix together until chicken is well coated.
3. Add dollops of cream cheese over the top of the mixture.
4. Cook on low for 1 hour.
5. Mix together and top with shredded cheese.
6. Cook on low for an additional hour, mix all ingredients together, and place on warm until ready to serve

Nutrition Information

Calories: 166 Fat: 9.7 Saturated fat: 5.3 Carbohydrates: 2.4 Sugar: .3 Sodium: 634 Fiber: 0 Protein: 16.8 Cholesterol: 54

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We can’t live without soups in the fall and winter, but this Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup is one that I will indulge in year round.  It is a healthier version of our favorite Panera Bread recipe with tons of flavor and all of the creaminess you expect.  While not the lowest calorie recipe we have shared, it is a great treat that is definitely better than traditional.

Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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We recommend using all fresh vegetables for this broccoli and cheese soup.  Canned or frozen just won’t give you the desired effect.  You want the carrots and broccoli to be tender, but not mushy.  I always use my 6-quart programmable cook and carry slow cooker, but you can use whatever brand or option you prefer as long as it is a larger slow cooker.

Ingredients for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

4 cups broccoli florets

1/2 pound carrots

4 stalks celery

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1/2 large yellow onion

32 ounces fat-free chicken broth

4 cups fat-free half and half

2 1/2 cups 2% sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (taste before adding as some broths can be higher in sodium)

Directions for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Dice broccoli, carrots, celery, and onion into fine pieces.  You may alternately shred the carrots and onion if prefer smaller pieces.

Place vegetables along with broth into slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on highest setting.

Remove the lid and stir in the half and half, 1/2 the cheddar, and black pepper.

Replace lid and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove lid again, adding in the remaining cheddar cheese.  Stir well and cook additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Taste for seasoning, and add salt if desired.

Serve alone or with your favorite crusty bread.

Makes 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

5 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans

2 PointsPlus per serving

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Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

 

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Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1½ cups 5 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans2.4 2 PointsPlus per serving

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• ½ pound carrots
• 4 stalks celery
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• ½ large yellow onion
• 32 ounces fat-free chicken broth
• 4 cups fat-free half and half
• 2½ cups 2% sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt (taste before adding as some broths can be higher in sodium)

Instructions

1. Dice broccoli, carrots, celery, and onion into fine pieces. You may alternately shred the carrots and onion if prefer smaller pieces.
2. Place vegetables along with broth into slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on highest setting.
3. Remove the lid and stir in the half and half, ½ the cheddar, and black pepper.
4. Replace lid and cook for 30 minutes.
5. Remove lid again, adding in the remaining cheddar cheese. Stir well and cook additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6. Taste for seasoning, and add salt if desired.
7. Serve alone or with your favorite crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 150 Fat: 5.6 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 11.3 Sugar: 7.4 Sodium: 548 Fiber: 1.5 Protein: 11.2 Cholesterol: 30

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Alternate Cooking Method for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

While you can cook this slow and low on the stovetop, we found that our friend Sadie’s Broccoli Cheddar Stovetop Soup is a better option for stovetop cooking. It’s also a Weight Watchers friendly soup, so you don’t have to worry about high points!

Making this broccoli and cheddar soup is a perfect way to encourage your whole family to get more vegetables into their day.  A hidden veggie like this soup is ideal for those picky eaters.  Even our son who hates broccoli loves this soup because it has such small pieces in a flavorful soup.

Serving broccoli and cheese soup

With a generous 1 1/2 cup portion, this is definitely more than enough for a whole meal.  However, if you have the points and calories available, then you’ll want to add a nice crusty bread to this recipe.  Another option is to serve with one of our cheddar bay biscuits or even our healthy biscuit recipe using Greek yogurt.  Whatever you choose, you’ll love this as a comfort food recipe to keep in the rotation all winter.

More Weight Watchers Soup Recipes: 

• Zero Point Crockpot Bean Soup
• Vegan Potato Soup Recipe
• Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch
• Chicken and Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe
• Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
• Weight Watchers Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup
• Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Soup
• Easy Beef Vegetable Noodle Soup

This recipe for Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts is simply put, the easiest meal ever made.  Just a few pantry ingredients and you have a warm satisfying meal that is low in points and perfect for the whole family.  Comfort foods like this recipe are ideal for those busy weeknights when you still want to feed your family something warm and nourishing.

Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts

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Chicken breasts in the slow cooker have been a classic meal for my entire life.  There are so many ways to add flavor and make them a great meal option, and these smothered chicken breasts are some I adapted from a recipe shared in a church cookbook many years ago.  They are moist, tender, and have tons of flavor.  We serve over rice, but you could easily add over cauliflower rice or pasta if you preferred.

For this recipe, I use the Crockpot 6-Quart Programmable Cook and Carry slow cooker.  It’s my favorite slow cooker because it is so versatile.  Any slow cooker will work of course, but if you are looking for a good one, I can’t say enough about this one for ease of use and functionality.

Ingredients for Smothered Chicken Breasts: 

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 read bell pepper, sliced

1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper (depending on your tastes)

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 10.5 ounce cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup water

Directions for Smothered Chicken Breasts: 

Line using Crockpot liners or spray bottom of slow cooker.

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper.

Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of slow cooker.

Top chicken with sliced red pepper, onion, and garlic.

In a medium bowl, mix together the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup along with 1/2 cup of water.

Pour cream soup mixture over the top of chicken and vegetables.

Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 hours.

Shred chicken and serve with vegetables and sauce over rice or noodles.

Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

3 hours

Total time

3 hours 10 mins

 

Makes 4 servings Each serving is approximately 4 ounces chicken breast with ¾ cup sauce mixture 3 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 6 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan 8 PointsPlus per serving

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ read bell pepper, sliced
• ½ green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼-1/2 teaspoon black pepper (depending on your tastes)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 10.5 ounce cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Line using Crockpot liners or spray bottom of slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of slow cooker.
4. Top chicken with sliced red pepper, onion, and garlic.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup along with ½ cup of water.
6. Pour cream soup mixture over the top of chicken and vegetables.
7. Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 hours.
8. Shred chicken and serve with vegetables and sauce over rice or noodles.

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Makes 4 servings 

Each serving is approximately 4 ounces chicken breast with 3/4 cup sauce mixture

3 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

6 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan

8 PointsPlus per serving

There is nothing fancy about this meal, but it is definitely one of those comfort foods that your family will enjoy.  Kids can easily pick out the peppers and onions if they don’t care for them, and you can serve with a side of any favorite vegetable.  If you are on the Weight Watchers plan like I am, you can measure out 1/2 cup of rice for only 3 extra points.  That’s not bad at all for a very satisfying and easy meal!

More Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes:

Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Chicken with Easy Stir Fry Sauce

Air Fryer Greek Stuffed Chicken Breast

Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Ranch BBQ Chicken Naan Bites

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders

55 Weight Watchers FreeStyle Chicken Recipes