This Weight Watchers chicken taco soup is both healthy and hearty. Made in the slow cooker, it’s incredibly simple to prepare and perfect for busy days. The primary version here calculates to about 1 Weight Watchers point per serving when divided into four servings; a single serving can be zero points depending on your plan and ingredient choices.
The recipe is easy to adapt to keep points as low as possible. For example, using a homemade zero-point tomato sauce and a homemade taco seasoning can reduce the point total further. Below you’ll find ingredient notes, step-by-step instructions, variations, and tips for keeping this dish low in points while maximizing flavor.
Topping ideas like reduced-fat shredded cheese and a few tortilla chips or strips make a satisfying bowl. Because the base recipe is low in points, you can afford a small indulgence if you like.
Why you’ll want to try this recipe
- This Weight Watchers taco soup is simple: brown the chicken, then add everything to a slow cooker and let it do the work.
- The soup is healthy and low in points when built with lean ingredients and a low-point tomato sauce.
- It’s versatile — swap or omit ingredients to suit your taste. The recipe works well without beans if you prefer.
- It’s a warm, hearty meal that’s great on chilly days or for entertaining on game day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (weighed raw)
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups tomato sauce (use a zero-point tomato sauce to keep points low)
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can black beans (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 30 g package taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Dash of salt and pepper, to taste
Step-by-step process
- Prepare any homemade components first, such as a zero-point tomato sauce or homemade taco seasoning, if using.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Set the slow cooker to high. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, diced bell peppers, red onion, black beans (if using), garlic, and corn.
- Mix in the taco seasoning, onion powder, and a dash of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Optional: top servings with reduced-fat shredded cheese, a few tortilla chips or strips, and sliced jalapeño for extra heat.
Variations and substitutions
This recipe is designed to be flexible. Choose the variations that fit your dietary needs and taste preferences.
- Zero-point variation: With a homemade zero-point tomato sauce and homemade taco seasoning, the entire soup can be zero points on some Weight Watchers plans. If you use a store-bought seasoning packet, factor its points into the total.
- Beans: Black beans are optional. Omit them or substitute kidney or pinto beans if you prefer. Leaving out beans reduces carbohydrates and can lower points.
- Protein swaps: Lean ground turkey is an easy swap to keep the recipe low in points. For a more traditional flavor, lean ground beef can be used but will change the point total. Vegetarian options such as seasoned veggie crumbles also work well.
- Quick version: If you don’t have time to make homemade tomato sauce, use a low-sodium store-bought tomato sauce and adjust points in your tracking app accordingly.
- Spice it up: Add chopped green chilies, jalapeños, or serrano peppers (de-seeded if you want milder heat) to increase spice without many added points.
- Ranch twist: For a ranch-flavored variation, add a ranch seasoning mix in equal proportion to the taco seasoning. This will increase the point total, so check your tracker.
Tips and tricks
- This recipe yields about twelve 1-cup servings and freezes well, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Don’t skip browning the meat first — it seals in juices and improves texture after slow cooking.
- Adjust the thickness by reducing the broth slightly or mashing a few beans into the soup if you like a thicker consistency.
Weight Watchers points
This is a low-point Weight Watchers chicken taco soup. The main version here was calculated as 1 point per serving when divided into four servings; depending on your plan and ingredient choices, individual servings can be zero points. Using homemade zero-point tomato sauce and a homemade taco seasoning removes most of the points from this recipe.
If you choose to add toppings like cheese and tortilla chips, account for those extras in your points tracker. For the most accurate, up-to-date point totals, enter the exact ingredients and brands you use into your Weight Watchers app or recipe builder.
Related recipes
- Explore other low-point soup ideas and Weight Watchers-friendly recipes to rotate through your meal plan.
- Consider pairing this soup with simple side salads or steamed vegetables for a complete, low-point meal.
- A southwest chicken taco or a white chicken chili are good complementary dishes if you enjoy similar flavors.
Recipe summary
Slow cooker Weight Watchers chicken taco soup: prep in about 10 minutes, cook 4 hours on high (or 7–8 hours on low). Makes approximately twelve 1-cup servings. Nutritional and point values will vary by the exact ingredients and brands you choose; for precise totals, use your tracking app.
