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weight watchers chicken breast recipes slow cooker

weight watchers chicken breast recipes slow cooker

Discover delicious and easy weight watchers chicken breast recipes slow cooker ideas that make healthy eating simple and flavorful. Perfect for busy lifestyles!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil optional for mixing with herbs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 juice lemon
  • to taste fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary recommended)
  • optional vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) for layering

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Forks for shredding
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Slow cooker
  • Optional for mixing herbs

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the jar of salsa over the chicken.
  3. (Optional) Add chicken broth for extra moisture.
  4. For lemon herb chicken: Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl, and mix well before adding.
  5. (Optional) Layer denser vegetables like potatoes or carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
  8. Serve over tortillas for tacos or with roasted vegetables or brown rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable for meal prep—just store in airtight containers or freeze for later. Be sure not to overcook the chicken; check it after 6 hours on low to ensure it remains moist and tender.
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