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Looking for chicken recipes that are WeightWatchers-friendly? You have come to the right place! We have handpicked 38 chicken recipes that you can use even including salads, stovetop/oven, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer!
38 of the BEST WeightWatchers Chicken Recipes
When you are scrolling through the chicken recipes, they are listed out in this order:
- Stovetop/Oven
- Soups
- Salads
- Instant Pot
- Air Fryer
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- Zero Point Lists for Each Plan
- How to Drink More Water
Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes
Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes – Oven and Stove Top
Looking for WW chicken casseroles, skillets, or recipes that are oven-baked?
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Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Taco Casserole
This Chicken Taco Casserole is an amazing dish and will quickly become a family favorite! Perfect for when you are burnt out on traditional tacos and just want something different. (3 Points on Blue and Purple; 5 Points on Green)
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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
Photo Credit:emilybites.com
Nothing hits the spot like an Italian favorite, Chicken Parm Stuffed Shells! It's easy to make and the whole family will enjoy it! ( 7 Points on Blue and Purple; 8 Points on Green; 10 PointsPlus)
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Mozzarella Chicken Bake
Mozzarella Chicken is an easy, one skillet, 30-minute meal that is great on weeknights for families with busy schedules! (5 Points on Blue and Purple; 7 Points on Green)
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Chicken Cutlets with Mushroom Wine Sauce
Photo Credit:www.recipegirl.com
You can really use any cut of chicken, but slicing boneless skinless chicken breast thinly makes this dish come together super quick and it's a low point dinner that still tastes delicious! (3 Points on Blue and Purple; 4 on Green; 5 Points Plus)
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Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Pot Pie – 2 Ingredient Dough Recipe
Love a good chicken pot pie, but don't want to use all of your WW points? The crust on this one is actually made from 2 ingredient dough, so there's no guilt here! A great spin on a traditional dish! (2 points on Purple and blue; 4 points on green)
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Weight Watchers Key West Chicken
Photo Credit:nestinglane.com
This sweet and tangy chicken recipe comes together in just minutes after it has marinated! A great summer recipe that everyone will love! (2 points on Blue and Purple; 4 points on Green)
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Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake
Photo Credit:emilybites.com
Another easy casserole for those who love Mexican-inspired food! The chicken and black beans provide your protein while the cheese just tastes good! (5 points on blue and purple; 8 points on green; 8 Points Plus)
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Weight Watchers Chicken Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers
These low-point chicken jalapeno poppers are just what you have been looking for! Perfect on the weeknight or when you are having a party or gathering! (1 point each on blue and purple, 2 on green)
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Photo Credit:masonfit.com
Making these peppers is a great way to use leftover chicken, or you can use rotisserie chicken to make a quick and easy meal! (4 Points on Blue)
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Caprese Chicken Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Photo Credit:mycrazygoodlife.com
Low carb? Yes please! These stuffed ushrooms makes a perfect side dish or main course meal! (2 Blue and Purple plan Points / 3 Green Plan Points)
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Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Tomato Pasta
This WW pasta recipe is light but filing! Points will vary per plan based on the type of pasta you use! If you are looking to lower points Carbanada is a great replacement. You can also use Banza for extra protein!
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Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Photo Credit:mycrazygoodlife.com
I am a sucker for a good pasta dish, especially one that is WW-friendly! You will love the fact she included instructions for how to make this chicken recipe on the stove top, in the crockpot, and in the pressure cooker! (points vary depending on the pasta you use)
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Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Photo Credit:www.skinnytaste.com
Not only is this a great holiday recipe, but it's comfort food for year-round and it's low in points! (4 points on all plans)
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Chicken Fried Rice | DwardCooks 3 WW Smartpoints
Photo Credit:dwardcooks.com
Ditch the takeout and grab some of the best friend rice you have ever eaten! Add the chicken ups the protein and keeps you fuller for longer!
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Weight Watchers Cajun Stuffed Chicken-ONLY 1 POINT!!
I guess you can call this one Hasselback chicken! Either way, it's low in points and the flavor is great!
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Asian Orange Chicken
Photo Credit:www.recipegirl.com
What a yummy Asian-inspired WW recipe! When you are craving takeout opt for this version instead! (5 points on blue and purple, 7 on green)
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Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu for Two
Photo Credit:www.hungry-girl.com
This is a good one to hold on to! Not only is it WW friendly, but it makes just two portions which is great for small families or when you are just cooking for yourself! (4 points on Purple and Blue; 6 on green)
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Weight Watchers Burrito Bowls Low Smart Points
Photo Credit:www.recipe-diaries.com
Chicken burrito bowls are a great way to get in all of your protein and veggies at one time! One of my favorite things about making these is that you can customize them any way you like (1 point on Blue and purple, 6 on green)
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Weight Watchers Friendly Dinner: Chicken Skillet ZERO Points
This low-point chicken dinner is super simple to make and you only need one skillet. The points will vary if you are on the green plan, but chicken is considered zero points on blue and purple!
Weight Watchers Chicken Soups
Ready for soup season? These are actually some of my favorite recipes plus they are great for freezing! When it's time to reheat just toss it in the pot and go!
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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup | Zero SmartPoints Weight Watchers Freestyle
My taco soup has been pinned hundred of thousands of times and is an all-time favorite! (zero points on blue and purple; 3 on green)
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Paprika Chicken Stew
Photo Credit:www.skinnytaste.com
This stew is filling and gives off all of the comfort food vibes you can ask for! (7 points on all WW plans)
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chipotle Chicken Chili
Photo Credit:masonfit.com
This chunky chicken chili is filled with flavor, nutrition, and protein! A great soup option for the fall and winter season!
WW Friendly Chicken Salads
Ditch the regular salads that just has chicken on top and try some of these amazing WW favorites!
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Cranberry Chicken Salad with Apples
Photo Credit:www.slenderkitchen.com
I can eat chicken salad anytime! A great go-to for lunch meal prepping and an easy dinner option! (2 points on blue and purple; 4 points on green)
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Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
Photo Credit:www.cookincanuck.com
This salad is anything but boring! Filled with Mediterranean flavors and it's super filling! It makes a great WW lunch recipe and is perfect for meal prepping! ( 4 points on Blue and Purple; 5 points on Green; 6 Points Plus)
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Weight Watchers Meal Prep Recipe: Chicken Cobb Salad
Photo Credit:theholymess.com
Cobb salad is so good and great for the summer! Technically you can have it year-round and it also is great for meal prepping!
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
Photo Credit:emilybites.com
Who doesn't love a good buffalo chicken recipe? (1 point on blue and purple; 4 on green)
Weight Watcher Friendly Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Craving to use your Instant Pot or pressure cooking for making chicken? Here are some amazing recipes to try!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip – 5 Freestyle Points
This party food is the perfect dish for the next game day, but we even make it on a regular basis to dip veggies in! A great lunch meal prep recipe and it's easy to make and comes together quickly! (3 points on purple, 5 on Blue and green)
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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe – 6 Points
Photo Credit:www.laaloosh.com
A great one-pot recipe and it's budget-friendly by using chicken thighs! Great for the whole family, even picky eaters!
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Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings – Perfect Everytime!
Definitely a family favorite! SO easy to make, so you can have them for lunch, dinner, or a party app! Just toss the chicken wings in your favorite sauce after the timer goes off and you are ready to serve! (3 points on all plans for 3-4 small wings/drumettes)
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Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl (21 Day Fix & Weight Watchers!)
Photo Credit:www.carrieelle.com
Ready in just 30 minutes, you will love this WW chicken idea! It's another great recipe for meal prepping and is packed full of Mediterranean flavors! (1 point on purple, 5 points on blue, 8 points on green)
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Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken – 4 Freestyle Points
Cravings for takeout can be the wrost! Try this Kung Pao Chicken instead! THese point values also include the rice. For a lower-carb option use cauliflower rice instead. (Blue: 4 Green: 5; Purple: 2)
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Photo Credit:theskinnyishdish.com
Use this WW-friendly chicken recipe when you want to batch shredded chicken for meal prep!
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Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken-WW Friendly!
Teriyaki chicken is so flavorful plus if you like a sticky sauce we have included instructions on how to do that as well!
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Instant Pot Protein Packed Chicken Stew
Photo Credit:dashofherbs.com
She's not lying when she says this stew is protein-packed! Between the chicken and the variety of beans, you stay fuller for longer which means less snacking! (3 WW Freestyle points; you can use your calculator to convert the points on the new plans!)
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How to Make Instant Pot Crack Chicken
The best way to serve this chicken is on a 2 ingredient dough bagel! It's so delicious and satisfying!
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ZERO Point Weight Watchers-Friendly EASY Instant Pot Chicken
You will only need a few ingredients to make this simple chicken recipe! Plus using the instant pot cuts down on time and cleanup, it's a win-win!
Air Fryer Chicken Recipes that are WW Friendly
Fire up the air fryer and let's get to cooking some chicken that is delicious and easy!
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Air Fryer Quesadillas
I can't stop making these Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas! It's a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love ! (2 points on blue and purple, 3 on green)
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Air Fryer Orange Chicken | Lite Cravings | WW Recipes
Photo Credit:litecravings.com
Want to make orange chicken in the air fryer? This recipe is for you! Just 5 points on blue and purple, 7 points on green and this include the sauce!
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Get crispy chicken every time when you use chicken thighs and your air fryer! Best served fresh but you can always reheat in the air fryer later!
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2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls
2 Ingredient Dough Bread Bowls
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