Weight Watchers Chili Recipe for ZERO Points! (2024)

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This healthy three bean and ground lean meat Weight Watchers chili recipe is ZERO points on the Freestyle and My WW Blue program! It’s filling and delicious. Make in the pressure cooker, Instant Pot, or crockpot!

You can also scroll down to the bottom of the post to get the recipe card and a video of how this delicious WW turkey chili is made.

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I’m so excited to share this Weight Watchers chili recipe. When I say that we eat this chili every single day, I’m not exaggerating. I like Weight Watchers dinner recipes not just because they are low calorie, but they make me feel full when I usually get hungry at night. This is one of those chilis that will leave you feeling satisfied!

We make this turkey chili in our pressure cooker and then eat out of the container for lunch or dinner – and then we repeat the process. It’s a great one for meal prep because it stores well and lasts all week. I will put this up against any classic chili recipe!

Why? Because it’s easy to make, quick (though you can make it in a slow cooker), and inexpensive. AND of course, because it has ZERO Weight Watchers Freestyle Points (get the full list of zero point foods here).

That means if I have this turkey chili for a meal with a steamed veggie or fruit side, I’ve got a zero point meal. Low calorie, low fat. Boom!

WW Chili Recipe

I joined Weight Watchers several months ago before switch to the Freestyle program. I had just gotten used to the SmartPoints and was hesitant about Freestyle at first, but now I’ve embraced it and I love that the points roll over and also that I get some “freebie” foods.

And that’s where this Weight Watchers chili recipe comes into play! I’ve been working on this recipe for awhile, testing different ingredients until I found something I liked.

Note: the meat must be 99% fat free to be ZERO points. I rotate between chicken and turkey (depending on what I’m craving), but it’s always 99% fat free. If you decide to do a different meat, you’ll need to add that to your recipe and recalculate the points!

Points By Program

If you aren’t on the Freestyle program, here’s a quick guide to the WW points for this particular recipe. As I said, the program I am on is Freestyle, so that’s the point value I use.

  • Freestyle – 0 points
  • MyWW
    • Blue Plan (same as Freestyle) – 0 points
    • Green Plan – 7 points
  • Old Points – 5 points
  • SmartPoints – 7 points

Ingredients and Garnish

While this recipe is great as-is, I also like to add any veggies from the kitchen that I need to use up. I’ve added, at various times: sweet potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, corn, zucchini, and more. If the veggies have points, you’ll have to add those, but so many don’t.

Keep in mind that if you add anything to what is already here, you might need to add some chicken broth or beef broth to keep the consistency right. This is a great recipe for making “your own” – and it’s nearly impossible to mess up.

Once this turkey chili is made, don’t forget to add garnishments (which may add to the points value). Depending on the day, I might add tortilla chips, chives, reduced fat cheese, or light sour cream.

This WW chili recipe is easy and SO DELICIOUS even just as is, but you have a lot of options. You’re going to love this recipe and want to include it as part of your regular meal plan. Especially in fall and winter.

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Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker

One other thing to note about this recipe – I made it in the slow cooker at first, but Imuch prefer it in the pressure cooker.

Funny side note: I got this Crock-Pot 6Qt pressure cookerbut it took me awhile to get brave enough to use the pressure cooking functions. It slow cooks as well, so that’s what I did for weeks before I finally got the onions to push the Beans/Chili button.

I can tell a difference in slow cooking vs. pressure cooking with this recipe. Slow cooked chili tastes better to me the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld.

In the pressure cooker, this Weight Watchers chili recipe tastes great immediately! Here’s how to make it.

Easy Chili Recipe

Ingredients

  • Ground lean chicken or ground lean turkey – l lb (must be 99% free to be zero points!)
  • 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 oz. cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 10 oz. cans Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 T cumin
  • 1/2 T oregano
  • 1 T chili powder
  • Cayenne pepper (pinch, if you like hot)
  • 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lime, quartered

Directions

Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot Instructions

1. Place the ground lean meat in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Use the Sauté or Brown function on your device to cook the meat.

2. Pour all of the other ingredients into the pressure cooker except the lime. Quarter your lime and squeeze the juice into the pot. Throw the rind away.

3. Select the Beans/Chili button or Meat/Stew button. Start your machine. Make sure the pressure valve is closed. It will cook for 20 – 35 minutes depending on the machine you use (mine is 20!).

4. Release the pressure from your cooker and serve.

Slow Cooker Instructions

1. Cut up the onion.

2. Spray a cooking pan with fat free cooking spray, and sauté the onion on high heat for a few minutes.

3. Add the lean ground meat to the pan and cook until the meat is brown (stirring occasionally), about 5 – 7 minutes.

4. Pour the meat (with the juices) and the onions into the slow cooker.

5. Pour all of the other ingredients into the slow cooker except the lime. Quarter your lime and squeeze the juice into the pot. Throw the rind away.

6. Cook your chili on high for 3 1/2 – 4 hours.

7. Serve this homemade chili right away!

NOTE: If you’re on the SmartPoints or myWW Green program, this chili is 7 points per serving. Any additional garnishments will have to be calculated based on the WW program you’re in; this is a Freestyle recipe.

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Yield: 10 people

Weight Watchers Chili

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This healthy three bean and ground lean meat Weight Watchers chili recipe is ZERO points on the Freestyle program! It's filling and delicious. Make in the pressure cooker or crockpot!

Yield: about 1 1/3 cups per serving

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground lean chicken or ground lean turkey
  • 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 15 oz cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 15 oz cans pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 10 oz cans Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 T cumin
  • 1/2 T oregano
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lime, quartered

Instructions

If you are using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot:

  1. Place the ground lean meat in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Use the Sauté or Brown function on your device to cook the meat.
  2. Pour all of the other ingredients into the pressure cooker except the lime. Quarter your lime and squeeze the juice into the pot. Throw the rind away.
  3. Select the Beans/Chili button or Meat/Stew button. Start your machine. Make sure the pressure valve is closed. It will cook for 20 - 35 minutes depending on the machine you use (mine is 20!).
  4. Release the pressure from your cooker and serve.

If you are using a slow cooker:

  1. Cut up the onion.
  2. Spray a cooking pan with fat free cooking spray, and sauté the onion for a few minutes.
  3. Add the lean ground meat to the pan and cook until the meat is brown, about 5 - 7 minutes.
  4. Pour the meat (with the juices) and the onions into the slow cooker.
  5. Pour all of the other ingredients into the slow cooker except the lime. Quarter your lime and squeeze the juice into the pot. Throw the rind away.
  6. Cook your chili on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
  7. Serve hot, adding any garnishments you like (they may count for points!).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1 1/3 cup

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 291Total Fat: 2.2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1127mgCarbohydrates: 45.3gFiber: 14.2gSugar: 5.8gProtein: 24.3g

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For reference, here’s what my Crock-Pot looks like. I love this thing! It is both a slow cooker and an Instant Pot in one: Crock-Pot 6qt 8-in-1 Multi-Use Express Crock Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker

For more Weight Watchers recipes, meals, tips, and more, check out the following articles:

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Weight Watchers Chili Recipe for ZERO Points! (2024)

FAQs

Are chili beans zero points on Weight Watchers? ›

Filling, highly nutritious, and inexpensive, beans and lentils are so much more than just a basic pantry staple. Plus, on WeightWatchers they are a ZeroPoint food, meaning you don't need to weigh, measure, or track them!

Can you eat unlimited zero point foods on Weight Watchers? ›

Full of fiber and protein, these foods also support overall health, keep you full, and bulk up and add flavor to your meals. And, of course, you can eat as much as you like.

Can you lose weight eating only zero point foods? ›

(It's a lot harder to eat six chicken breasts than six cookies,) In a carefully monitored clinical trial, members were able to eat zero Points foods, without tracking or measuring, and lose weight successfully. So go ahead and enjoy them!

What meat is 0 points on Weight Watchers? ›

Chicken tenderloins are a ZeroPoint food since they are actually the leanest part of the chicken breast. Chicken thighs will have a Points value because this dark meat contains a higher amount of fat than the tenderloin or breast. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't eat them!

Is homemade chili good for weight loss? ›

Chili can be an effective weight-loss food if you select the most nutritious ingredients and eat it in place of higher-calorie and higher-fat fare.

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.

Can I lose 3 pounds a week on Weight Watchers? ›

In fact, while WW is designed to deliver a healthy, safe and sustainable rate of weight loss of 1-2lbs a week – because research proves that smaller, consistent losses are more likely to result in successful long term weight loss – don't be surprised if, like Leah, you see more in your first few weeks.

What's the lowest daily WW points? ›

It also seems like the lowest daily points allowance for members will go back to 23 daily points (same as it was on Freestyle/Blue). The biggest difference between the new Points program and those earlier plans is that it will continue to use the Points calculation/formula that was used to determine PersonalPoints.

What cheese is zero points on WeightWatchers? ›

Yoghurt and cottage cheese (specifically plain, 99% fat-freet varieties) have made it onto the list of ZeroPoint food groups because they are nutrient-dense, packed with protein, and great sources of calcium and vitamin D, two key nutrients that are important for bone health.

How many points is rotisserie chicken on WeightWatchers? ›

If you've got questions about poultry, which is a ZeroPoint food, you're in the right place.

How many points is a banana on WeightWatchers? ›

A fruit is a ZeroPoint food if it's: Fresh or frozen without added sugars or fat.

Are canned beans zero points? ›

So anything legume-based is a ZeroPoint food? Well, not exactly. Let's go through some details. Canned or cooked-from-scratch plain legumes ARE a ZeroPoint food.

How many points is Wendy's chili on WW? ›

Wendy's Weight Watchers Points

A small chili is 5 points, and since it's low you could combine it with a full-size 10-point salad for a filling meal. If you're in the mood for a burger, go with the Jr hamburger and a small order of fries. You'll use up 16 points for that meal.

Are chickpeas 0 points? ›

ZeroPoint foods in the category include: Cannellini beans, chickpeas, edamame, peas, lentils, red kidney beans, and split peas.

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