WW Zero Point Chili Recipe (in 5 Easy Steps!) The Holy Mess (2024)

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Weight WatchersWW Zero Point Chilirecipe is a favorite recipe of mine for years and I know you are going to love it, too. Thick, filling, and hearty for zero or low points (depending on your WW Personal Points), this recipe makes a great family dinner or a filling meal prep lunch option. With just 5 easy steps, you can have this on the table in no time.

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Easy WW Chili

This Weight Watchers soup recipe has been incredibly popular with readers of The Holy Mess, especially those who use it as part of our free 3 day diet. People exclaim that their kids and husbands love it too and would never know it’s a diet recipe. Many readers tell us this is their new go-to chili recipe.

Click here for the vegetarian version of this chili recipe, which uses grains and beans in place of the ground meat.

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Points for Chili on Weight Watchers

This delicious chili recipe is one of my go-to recipes as someone who is maintaining a 100+ weight loss. I’ve made it dozens of times and it turns out delicious each time.

Weight Watchers Points for this recipe: 0 points.Click here to track this recipe in the WW app.

Freestyle – 0 points per serving.

MyWW Blue – 0 point per serving.

MyWW Green – 4 points per serving.

MyWW Purple – 0 point per serving.

If you aren’t using the WW program, no problem. This recipe is still a fantastic option at less than 150 calories per serving.

WW Zero Point Foods

One of the things I love about the WW program is that every member gets a list of zero point foods. These are “free” foods that don’t have the counted in the system and can be eaten to satisfaction. (Click here for a list of the zero points foods with printable.)

While these foods do have calories so they can’t be eaten endlessly, research has proven that eating these foods to fullness leads to weight loss for most people. This chili comes together with all possible zero point foods, making it free from points for many members.

If you aren’t a WW member, I still encourage you to check out the zero point food list because these are healthy foods to make a regular part of your diet.

Click here for a list of 30 zero point meals and snacks.

How to Meal Prep Low Fat Chili

This delicious recipe is a great meal prep option.

  • Store this WW chili in the fridge for up to one week and enjoy it for lunch with a side salad or a piece of fruit. Keeps in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • This chili freezes very well! Allow it to cool completely. Store in freezer containers or zipper bag. Store for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, spoon chili into a microwave safe bowl and microwave until hot, about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Or reheat in a small soup pan on the stove top.

What to Serve with this Weight Watchers Chili Recipe

Here are some great options to serve with your chili.

  • Top with a low point cheese or low point crackers
  • Serve with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt
  • Serve with a size of 2 ingredient dough breadsticks
  • Serve with a salad like this meal prep garden salad in jars
  • Serve with a side of veggies and zero point ranch dip or zero point cauliflower dip

Turkey Chili Slow Cooker Instructions

The recipe card below includes stove top and Instant Pot pressure cooker instructions. To make this chili in the Crock Pot, follow these steps:

  1. Brown turkey and vegetables in a skillet on the stove top, as directed in the recipe below.
  2. Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours and serve.

The Holy Mess Turkey Chili in 5 Easy Steps

Here are the step-by-step directions with photos for how to make this low calorie chili without garlic. We are guessing this will be your new favorite recipe!

Step 1 – Gather Ingredients

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Gather ingredients. This filling chili has ground turkey breast, beans, tomatoes, spices, and chopped vegetables.

Step 2 – Brown Ground Turkey Breast

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For WW members, if you have chicken or turkey has a zero point food, it’s important to buy ground turkey or chicken breast. (Not just ground turkey or chicken, which can be quite high in fat.)

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If you can’t found ground breast, you can use other chicken or turkey (or even very lean ground beef) but keep in mind it will be higher in points, fat, and calories.

If you haven’t worked with ground turkey breast before, here are a few tips to keep in mind. This is a very lean meat so it will take a bit more work to break apart. Adding a bit of water or broth to the pan helps prevent sticking and make it easier to work with.

Another helpful tip for using very lean ground meat: in chili, the meat will absorb the flavors of the soup so you don’t need to worry much, but if you are using ground chicken breast to eat in a main dish like tacos, try adding a bit of soy or Worcestershire sauce to improve flavor and color.

Step 3 – Chop and Saute Vegetables

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This chili is different than most recipes because we use not just onion and celery but also carrots and zucchini or green pepper. A trick of weight loss is to load your recipes with additional vegetables to make them more filling and decrease calorie density.

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Step 4 – Dump

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Drain and rinse beans to remove excess sodium.

Now you’ve done the hard part and the rest of the recipe is fast and easy. Dump in the cans and mix everything together.

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Step 5 – Simmer & Serve

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Simmer the chili for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve and enjoy or allow to cool if you are saving servings for meal prep. Enjoy!

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Weight Watchers Zero Point Chili Recipe

This delicious WW 0 Point Chili recipe is hearty and delicious while filled with plenty of healthy vegetables. Best of all, it's zero points.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Weight Watchers

Cuisine: Weight Watchers

Keyword: Weight Watchers Chili

Servings: 8

Calories: 113kcal

Author: www.theholymess.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced zucchini or green peppers
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 can Rotel with green chilis 10 oz, be sure to get MILD if you don't like spicy, or use an extra can of diced tomatoes.
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 15 oz, undrained
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Pan fry lean ground turkey breast and set aside.

  • Using Pam cooking spray, sautee carrots, onions, celery, and zucchini. Add 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until soft.

  • Once vegetables are softened, sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.

  • In a large cooking pot on stove top, add cooked ground turkey breast, vegetables, and all remaining ingredients.

  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.

  • Alternately, place ground turkey breast and vegetables in the bottom of Instant Pot. Sautee until softened.

  • Pour in all remaining ingredients. Close lid and be sure valve is closed.

  • Select the Meat/Stew button. Cook for 20 minutes.

  • Carefully quick release and serve.

Notes

1 cup is 113 calories, 2 cups is 226 calories.

WW points calculated for a 2 cup serving. The 3 day diet plan uses a 2 cups serving.

Weight Watchers Points for this recipe: 0 points.Click here to track this recipe in the WW app.

If you cannot find lean ground turkey or chicken breast and use a higher fat ground poultry, I recommend adding 1 additional point per serving as an estimate.

Freestyle – 0 points per serving.

MyWW Blue – 0 point per serving.

MyWW Green – 4 points per serving.

MyWW Purple – 0 point per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3405IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

What’s your favorite topping for chili? Have you made The Holy Mess Chili? Share in the comments below.

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FAQs

What secret ingredient will deepen the flavor of your chili? ›

Cocoa Powder

Chocolate might not be the first thing you think of when you're making a batch of chili but it pairs perfectly with peppers. Adding just a teaspoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder like we do in our Instant Pot Chili (pictured above) will make your go-to recipe rich and flavorful.

What happens if you only eat zero point foods on Weight Watchers? ›

While Weight Watchers does not require or recommend that WW members eat zero points worth of food in a day, eating zero point foods for a few days can give your weight loss a jump start. This isn't a long-term plan but rather a way to quickly get back on track with healthy eating.

What happens when you add sugar to chili? ›

Sugar is used to cut the acidity of the tomatoes used in my homemade chili recipe. Using a small amount of sugar balances the flavors which in turn creates a smoother and richer taste overall.

What makes a chili stand out? ›

Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight. Warming spice blends, like Garam Masala, Ras el Hanout or Baharat are another simple and delicious way to add layered flavors to this simple one-pot meal.

What is the magic ingredient for chili? ›

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder has earthy undertones that play well with the spices found in chili. You don't need a lot of it either. If you're making a big pot, 1 to 2 tablespoons will be all you need. Add it with your liquid ingredients and simmer for as long as you can to maximize flavor.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

Why are eggs not zero points on Weight Watchers? ›

It doesn't matter what you cook your eggs with or in. Eggs are a ZeroPoint foods so they do not have any Points® values—even in a cake recipe. However other ingredients you're adding to your eggs may have Points, so make sure to track them.

Are fruits no longer zero points on Weight Watchers? ›

Fruit WILL be ZeroPoint food if it is: Fresh and frozen fruit without added sugars or fats. Canned in water. Canned in sugar-free artificially sweetened syrup.

How to speed up weight loss on Weight Watchers? ›

6 Science-Backed Tricks That Can Help Make Weight Watchers Work Better
  1. How to lose weight faster on Weight Watchers. ...
  2. Dig in at breakfast. ...
  3. Go for protein early in the day. ...
  4. Look for Mother Nature's seal of approval. ...
  5. Drink a cup of water before every meal. ...
  6. Sip some green tea. ...
  7. Enjoy metabolism-shocking splurges.
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Should I put brown sugar in my chili? ›

Mmm! Now for the piece de resistance: 1-2 heaping Tablespoons brown sugar. The chili tastes completely different without the brown sugar so if you like a subtle sweetness in your chili then you've just got to go for it! Trust me, it will not make your chili taste like candy.

Why do people put baking soda in chili? ›

According to the magazine's food experimenters, the baking soda treatment will definitely keep the meat tender and juicy when cooked.

What liquid is best for chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

What is the trick to a good chili? ›

ROAST YOUR PEPPERS

From jalapeños to poblanos to serranos, your chilis will add an extra dimension of smoky flavor if you give them a quick char before they go in the pot. You can do this a few ways: over a gas range, using your oven broiler or by throwing them on the grill.

What can I add to my chili for more flavor? ›

Here are some of the most common (and most effective) flavor boosters to add to your chili recipe.
  1. Booze (Beer, Wine, or Liquor) ...
  2. Liquid Smoke. ...
  3. Brine or Vinegar. ...
  4. Soy Sauce. ...
  5. Fish Sauce. ...
  6. Worcestershire Sauce. ...
  7. Coffee or Espresso Powder. ...
  8. Chocolate.
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What does cinnamon do for chili? ›

Much like adding chili powder and other common chili spices, cinnamon is a super versatile spice that adds warmth without the heat to Firecracker chili.

What can I add to chili to make it more flavorful? ›

You can also consider changing the flavor slightly when serving. You can add chopped herbs (cilantro, culantro, parsley, etc), something acidic (sour cream, lime juice, chamoy sauce, pickled jalapeños, a vinegary hot sauce), other hot sauces, minced onion, etc.

How to darken chili? ›

Add a Porter or Stout beer to the recipe for some extra darkness.

What spices add depth of flavor? ›

Spices like black peppers, cinnamon, ginger and cumin add depth to foods. Aromatic vegetables, such as onions, garlic and pepper, add complexity to dishes without adding salt. Boost flavor with fruit, such as citrus juice and citrus zest.

How do you make chili taste more meaty? ›

In a pot of chili, just a few strips of bacon add a smoky, meaty depth. And it's not just the bacon itself that adds flavor, it's the bacon fat, too. Before you start your recipe, cook 3 to 4 strips of thick-cut bacon until they're as crispy as you like.

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