Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Soup Recipe The Holy Mess (2024)

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Are you looking for a delicious chicken soup recipe that is full of flavor but not high in calories? You will love this Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Soup recipe.

Jerk chicken is a Jamaican style of preparing chicken and other meat that is rubbed with spices, especially allspice and peppers, for a tangy, spicy flavor. Jerk seasoning provides warmth but is not overly spicy.

We prepared this recipe in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. If you don’t have an IP, we provide stove top instructions below.

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This Weight Watchers zero point jerk chicken soup is perfect for the Weight Watchers lifestyle because it’s zero points. Enjoy this soup as a hearty lunch or filling snack.

This post was updated in January 2023 for Weight Watchers Points.

Weight Watchers Soups

Soup is a wonderful way to round out your Weight Watchers program because there are many options you can make with zero or low points. If you remember the old Weight Watchers cabbage soup recipe, we have an updated version here.

This Weight Watchers zero point bean and vegetable soup is another delicious option.

I love to make a pot of soup as part of my WW meal prep on the weekends, then I have it available all week long for my lunches or a quick snack.

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Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken Soup

This Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken soup recipe is absolutely packed full of warmth but because it’s 0 points you can enjoy it guilt-free.

The warm Jamaican Jerk spices add layers of flavor but are not overly spicy.

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Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken Soup

This low calorie Weight Watchers soup is absolutely bursting with flavor. With zero points, you can enjoy this soup guilt-free. Make it with your Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stove top.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Weight Watchers

Servings: 4

Calories: 296kcal

Author: www.theholymess.com

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp ground all spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne (red) pepper (leave out for less spicy)
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast cut into chunks, skinless
  • 1 onion chopped, large
  • 1 diced green chilies canned
  • 2 fire roasted tomatoes canned
  • 2 black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 limes- juiced
  • 2 tbsp. of cilantro

Instructions

  • In a small bowl add all the spices – cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper and mix the spices together.

  • Prepare chicken pieces and place them in a large ziploc bag.

  • Add spices to the chicken and shake to coat.

  • Place in refrigerator for 2 hours.

  • Instant Pot instructions: Add the seasoned chicken, garlic, onion, tomatoes, black beans, lime juice, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.

  • Stir to combine.

  • Place lid on the Instant Pot and close.

  • Close the vent on your Instant Pot to seal.

  • Set Instant Pot to manual for 15 minutes.

  • When pot beeps, allow Instant Pot do a natural release.

  • Stove Top instructions: Place all ingredients in soup pot. Simmer on stove for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

  • ENJOY!!

Notes

This soup makes 4 servings and each serving is Zero Points. Each serving is 1/4 of the recipe and about 2 cups.

WW Points: Click here to track this recipe in the WW app.

Stove Top instructions: Place all ingredients in soup pot. Simmer on stove for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The Weight Watchers Point value of these recipes was calculated by this web site and is provided for informational purposes only. This is not an endorsem*nt, sponsorship or approval of this web site or its recipes by WW International, Inc.

How to Make Jerk Chicken Soup – with Step by Step Photos

In a small bowl add all the spices – cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper and mix the spices together. Prepare chicken pieces and place them in a large ziploc bag. Add spices to the chicken and shake to coat.

Place in refrigerator for 2 hours.

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Add the seasoned chicken, garlic, onion, tomatoes, black beans, lime juice, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.

Stir to combine.

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Place lid on the Instant Pot and close.
Close the vent on your Instant Pot to seal.
Set Instant Pot to manual for 15 minutes.
When pot beeps, allow Instant Pot do a natural release.

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Stove Top instructions: Place all ingredients in soup pot. Simmer on stove for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
ENJOY!

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FAQs

How many calories are in Weight Watchers chicken soup? ›

At Weight Watchers, we believe in offering you a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste therefore we have created our Weight Watchers from Heinz Chicken Soup at only 92Kcal per can!

How many WW points are in sugar free jello? ›

A quintessential favorite of many people on WW programs, sugar-free Jello is zero points and super-satisfying! Prepare your Jello as recommended or mix with fruit to add some extra interest to your fruit salad.

Is rotisserie chicken good for Weight Watchers? ›

One of my favorite shortcuts is using a rotisserie chicken to help speed up dinner. It's perfect for those busy weeknights! I use the chicken breast for most of my recipes since it's 0 points with my WW Personal Points.

Is rotisserie chicken free on Weight Watchers? ›

If I remove the skin from rotisserie chicken breast, is it a ZeroPoint food? Yes, as long as you're eating the breast meat. Do chicken tenderloins and thigh meat have a Points value? Chicken tenderloins are a ZeroPoint food as they are the leanest part of the chicken breast.

Is popcorn zero points on WW? ›

While “zero” usually means “nothing,” at WW, ZeroPoint foods are everything! If you're not on our diabetes-tailored plan, then corn and popcorn will be on your ZeroPoint foods list. If you've got some questions, you're in the right place.

How many Weight Watchers points is jello? ›

Sugar-free JELL-O Gelatin is 0 Weight Watchers.

Is unsweetened applesauce zero points? ›

for sugar in baked goods *and* give muffins a moist, chewy texture.

How many calories are in the average bowl of chicken soup? ›

However, on average, a basic bowl of chicken soup (made with chicken, vegetables, and broth) might contain anywhere from 100 to 200 calories per serving, depending on factors such as the amount of chicken, vegetables, and added fats like oil or butter.

How many carbs are in Weight Watchers chicken soup? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gPer can
Carbohydrate4.5g13.1g
- of which sugars1.5g4.4g
FibreTrace0.1g
Protein1.6g4.7g
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How many calories are in 2 cups of homemade chicken soup? ›

Calories in Chicken Noodle Soup (2 cups per serving)
Calories210.8
Cholesterol42.7 mg
Sodium1,109.3 mg
Potassium317.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate25.4 g
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How many calories in a bowl of plain chicken soup? ›

There are 75 calories in 1 cup of Chicken Soup.

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