Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken Soup Recipe The Holy Mess

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 Zero Point 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.

This Weight Watchers zero point jerk chicken soup is perfect for the Weight Watchers lifestyle because – yes, zero points! Enjoy this soup as a hearty lunch or filling snack without the need to count 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.

Check out the 200 Weight Watchers zero point foods to learn more about how you can build a healthy day’s worth of eating that keeps you full and satisfied. This Weight Watchers zero point bean and vegetable soup is another delicious option.

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 zero points, you can enjoy it guilt-free.

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

Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken Soup

Author: Sara Borgstede

Recipe type: soup

Cuisine: American

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 4

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.

Ingredients

¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp ground all spice
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
2 lbs. skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
1 large yellow onion - skin removed, chopped
1 can of diced green chilies
2 can of fire roasted tomatoes
2 can of black beans-- drained and rinsed
6 cups of 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!!

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.

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.