Zero Point Weight Watchers Chili Recipe

Are you craving for a tasty chili meal that will not ruin your diet? Then you have come to the right place! This Weight Watchers Chili recipe perfectly blends nutritious ingredients and rich flavors that is Weight Watchers friendly and guilt free! 

And the best part? You will only need ingredients that you already have in your pantry! 

How to make Weight Watchers Chili recipe 

Here is a great recipe on how you can make a Weight Watchers Chili comfort meal! This chili recipe is zero points and can easily become a family favorite. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground chicken, ground beef or ground turkey
• 3 10oz cans Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (Rotel Original)
• 2 15oz cans kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 15oz cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 15oz cans pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon of cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon of oregano
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lime, quartered

Instructions

There are different methods on how you can make a Weight Watchers-friendly Chili:

Using an instant pot or pressure cooker: 

Place your preferred lean ground meat in your instant pot or pressure cooker. Choose the Saute or Brown function on the equipment and cook the meat. 

Pour all of the remaining ingredients – except the lime – into the pressure cooker or Instant pot. Cut the lime into a quarter and squeeze the juice into the pot. 

Press the beans/chili button or meat/stea button and start your machine – make sure that the pressure valve is closed and secured. 

Depending on the machine you use, your chili will cook for 20 to 35 minutes.

Release the pressure from your cooker and it is ready to be served! 

For slow cooker:

Spray a cooking pan with cooking spray and saute your diced onion for a few minutes.

Add your preferred lean ground meat to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the meat is browned. 

Pour the meat including its juices and the onions into the slow cooker. 

Pour all of the remaining ingredients except the lime into the slow cooker. Cut the lime into a quarter and squeeze the juice into the pot. 

Cook your chili on high for 3 to 4 hours and serve. 

More notes and tips for the best zero point WW chili recipe 

If you want to achieve the best results for your Weight Watchers Chili recipe, I have here some more tips that you can take note of: 

• Opt for lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef to reduce the overall fat content of your chili. This makes it more low carb and Weight Watchers friendly.
• Load up on vegetables on your chili like onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
• Choose low-sodium canned ingredients like beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
•  Let your chili simmer for a while for a more flavorful and tasty dish.
• Feel free to add more spices that you prefer like cayenne pepper and more.

What to serve with Weight Watchers chili

This classic chili recipe is already tasty and filling on its own. But if you want to enhance your meal, you can always serve it with other dishes like:

• Cornbread
• Bread 
• Brown rice 
• Quinoa
• Air fried egg rolls 
• Air fried zucchini fries 
• Air fried eggplants

How to store Weight Watchers chili leftover

If you have some chili leftovers, then do not worry about throwing them away immediately because you can store and reheat them! 

Allow the chili to cool to room temperature before storing then Transfer to an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. 

You can store your chili in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. 

Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.

Weight Watchers Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Learn how to make one of my favorite delicious recipes for a chilly night! This Weight Watches Chili recipe is absolutely delicious and is quick and easy to make! 

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Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground chicken, ground beef or ground turkey
• 3 10oz cans Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (Rotel Original)
• 2 15oz cans kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 15oz cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 15oz cans pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon of cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon of oregano
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lime, quartered

Instructions

Using an instant pot or pressure cooker: 

1. Place your preferred lean ground meat in your instant pot or pressure cooker. Choose the Saute or Brown function on the equipment and cook the meat. 
2. Pour all of the remaining ingredients - except the lime - into the pressure cooker or Instant pot. Cut the lime into a quarter and squeeze the juice into the pot. 
3. Press the beans/chili button or meat/stea button and start your machine - make sure that the pressure valve is closed and secured. 
4. Depending on the machine you use, your chili will cook for 20 to 35 minutes.
5. Release the pressure from your cooker and it is ready to be served! 

For slow cooker:

1. Spray a cooking pan with cooking spray and saute your diced onion for a few minutes.
2. Add your preferred lean ground meat to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the meat is browned. 
3. Pour the meat including its juices and the onions into the slow cooker. 
4. Pour all of the remaining ingredients except the lime into the slow cooker. Cut the lime into a quarter and squeeze the juice into the pot. 
5. Cook your chili on high for 3 to 4 hours and serve. 

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