Best 6 Ww Southwestern Chicken Soup Recipes

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Warm up with a hearty bowl of this easy Weight Watchers Southwestern Chicken Soup that’s packed with zesty flavors and made with wholesome ingredients! With only 5 Freestyle SmartPoints per serving, this soup is a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings. Savor the tender chicken, roasted corn, black beans, and a blend of traditional Southwestern spices in a flavorful broth. In addition to the main Southwestern Chicken Soup recipe, this article also includes two delicious variations: a creamy Poblano Chicken Soup and a hearty Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup. All three recipes are Weight Watchers friendly, bursting with flavor, and perfect for a quick and comforting meal. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a delightful Southwestern-inspired soup experience!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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Classic Tex‐Mex ingredients-including jalapeño, lime, corn, and avocado-give this soup bold flavour without a lot of fuss. Cutting the chicken breast into small bite‐size pieces cuts down on cooking time.

Categories     Dinner,Lunch

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tsp(s) Olive oil
1 pound(s) Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
0.5 tsp(s) Table salt
0.25 tsp(s) Black pepper
1 medium Uncooked onion(s) chopped
1 item(s), small Uncooked bell pepper(s) small, green variety, chopped
1 medium Jalapeño pepper(s) seeded and minced
2 clove(s), large Garlic clove(s) minced
1 tbsp(s) Chili powder
2 tsp(s) Ground cumin
29 oz Fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth 2 (14 1/2-oz can)
14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes
1 cup(s) Cooked frozen corn kernels on cob or fresh
1 tbsp(s) Fresh lime juice
0.5 medium Avocado medium, pitted, peeled, and cut into 8 slices
0.25 cup(s) Cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in Dutch oven over medium‐high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
  • Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



Southwestern chicken soup image

Classic Tex-Mex ingredients-including jalapeño, lime, corn, and avocado-give this soup bold flavor without a lot of fuss. Cutting the chicken breast into small bite-size pieces cuts down on cooking time. Ready in just under 40 minutes, preparation is easy and uses only one pot. Full of delicious vegetables, this warming soup makes a wonderful weeknight meal when a chill sets in. Serve with crunchy tortillas to keep with the Tex-Mex theme. Leftovers make a wonderful lunch so prepare a double batch.

Categories     Dinner

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tsp Olive oil
1 pound(s) Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch cubes
0.5 tsp Table salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
1 medium Uncooked onion(s) chopped
1 item(s), small Uncooked bell pepper(s) green variety, chopped
1 medium Jalapeño pepper(s) seeded and minced
2 medium clove(s) Garlic clove(s) minced
1 Tbsp Chili powder
2 tsp Ground cumin
29 oz Reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 (14 1/2-oz can)
14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes 1 can, drained
1 cup(s) Frozen corn kernels on cob or fresh
1 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
0.5 item(s), medium Avocado Hass variety, pitted, peeled, and cut into 8 slices
0.25 cup(s) Cilantro lightly packed leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
  • Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal

WW SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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Warm, and filling chicken soup with all the flavors we love, I've written the recipe as posted, but made it simpler by just browning the chicken breast whole, putting everything in the crockpot, and cooking on low for about 6 hours, then shredding the chicken just before serving - EASY peasy and delicious, from the Weight Watchers site and only 3 Smart Points perserving

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 1 pot, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, medium, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
29 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 avocado, medium, pitted, peeled, and cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup cilantro, leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • 2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • 4. Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
  • 5. Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado.
  • Notes.
  • Make a double batch of the soup and cover and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 315.3, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.2

WEIGHT WATCHERS SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



Weight Watchers Southwestern Chicken Soup image

Warm, and filling chicken soup with all the flavors we love, I've written the recipe as posted, but made it simpler by just browning the chicken breast whole, putting everything in the crockpot, and cooking on low for about 6 hours, then shredding the chicken just before serving - EASY peasy and delicious, from the Weight Watchers site and only 3 Smart Points per serving" Something is wrong with the site and won't let this show up on my recipes so reprinting in hope it'll fix the issue

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 1 crockpot, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, medium, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
29 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 avocado, medium, pitted, peeled, and cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • 2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • 4. Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
  • 5. Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado.
  • Notes.
  • Make a double batch of the soup and cover and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 121.5, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.2

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



Easy Southwestern Chicken Soup image

A great tasting soup I threw together when I was doing Phase 1 on the South Beach® diet. Very filling and satisfying, and even better the next day!

Provided by VickiS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 ounces chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk white chicken, drained
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 955.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use pre-cooked chicken or leftover chicken to save time and effort.
  • To make the soup spicier, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
  • If you don't have corn on the cob, you can use frozen or canned corn kernels.
  • To make the soup creamier, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream before serving.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, diced avocado, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This WW Southwestern Chicken Soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor. The soup is also low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for those who are watching their weight. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and comforting soup, this WW Southwestern Chicken Soup is sure to please.

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