Name: Weight Watchers Zero Point Jerk Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
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

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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.

Weight Watchers IP Jerk Chicken Soup — Instant Pot WW Jerk Chicken Soup – zero points

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.

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

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Weight Watchers

Servings:

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.

Nutrition

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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.

Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Soup raw meat and onions in the Instant Pot — Place your raw ingredients into the Instant Pot for a quick one pot meal.

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

Stir to combine.

Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Soup recipe with all the raw ingredients in the Instant Pot — Once everything is in the pot, seal and set. Soon your house will smell amazing.

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.