There are more ways to make a delicious Weight Watchers chili than you might think! Indeed, chili usually has a base of some meat, beans, chili peppers, and spices, but you can experiment with different types of meat and veggies to make new creations. Red chili has many spices and a tomato base, giving it a deep red color. On the other hand, there is another type of chili: white chili with a creamy or brothy base, and it has white meat and beans to keep it light in color, as the name suggests.
This list has red and white chili options and offers a variety of choices for people who are on a Weight Watchers diet or just want to eat healthier in general. The recipes contain different types of meat, veggies, and other fillings, and each one is unique and flavorful in its own way. Whether you want to try a Slow Cooker Green Pork Chili, Quick Vegetarian Chili, or an autumn-inspired Pumpkin-Turkey Chili, you’ll be impressed by these WW-friendly recipes.
1. Spicy Chicken Chili
Our Spicy Chicken Chili recipe is 0 points, so it doesn’t get any better than that! This recipe uses 99% fat-free ground chicken, diced tomatoes, peppers, onion, and corn. It has plenty of seasonings to give it a complex flavor, thanks to the red chili flakes, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and most importantly, the Frank’s hot sauce, which gives it a fiery kick. The small amount of Buffalo sauce complements the chicken and makes this recipe extra special!
2. Cajun Beef Chili
This incredible Weight Watchers chili has Cajun undertones because of the Cajun seasoning. The base of the chili has kidney beans, lean ground beef, green chili peppers, and canned tomatoes. One of these special ingredients needed for this is fat-free salsa, which gives it a refreshing yet vibrant essence. This recipe takes a total of 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time! It is fantastic for weeknights.
3. Super Easy Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili
It’s time to break out the slow cooker because you will want to make this impressive, colorful chili recipe! The three kinds of beans are black, kidney, and Pinto beans. You can use a dried chili seasoning mix, canned tomato sauce, and canned diced tomatoes to make it easy. As you know, slow cooker recipes are super easy since you can throw most ingredients in and let the appliance do the work for you!
4. Quick Vegetarian Chili
Here is a recipe for all the plant-based eaters out there! Or maybe you want to incorporate less meat into your diet on some days. This dish has nourishing ingredients like kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and garlic. There are also plenty of seasonings to flavor the components. You can make this chili in just 20 minutes, so there’s no excuse not to make this wonderful recipe!
5. Three-Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili
Here is an extra hearty chili that has lean pork tenderloin and three types of beans. It also has tomato puree, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, carrots, and onions. We suggest making this comforting dinner on a relaxing weekend afternoon and serving it with warm cornbread! It also tastes amazing with freshly baked buttermilk biscuits. Since it is a slow cooker recipe, you’ll need to start it in the morning to have it ready by evening.
6. Slow Cooker Green Pork Chili
Weight Watchers has another pork chili recipe, except this one is a white chili! It has chicken stock, northern beans, salsa verde, pork tenderloin, and cilantro. A small amount of cumin gives the meat a pleasant taste. You can make this recipe on the slow cooker and cook it all day while you work or run errands. It will be waiting for you when you come home!
7. Hearty Turkey Chili
Have any ground turkey you want to use up? WW has the perfect recipe for you! This savory chili has classic cumin, tomatoes, chili powder, and garlic flavors. However, it also has plenty of ingredients in the filling to make it satisfying (99% fat-free turkey, kidney beans, bell peppers, carrots, and onions)! We suggest serving this chili with fresh cilantro and chives to give it a nice pop of color when you serve it.
8. Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
You will love the smoky taste of this chili! Although this recipe is incredibly satisfying, it doesn’t contain any meat. It has onions, peppers, sweet potatoes, black beans, and chipotle peppers. There are plenty of unique ways to garnish it that will amplify the flavor. For example, garnish it with avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, and scallions. A splash of fresh lime juice will complete the dish!
9. Quick Beef and Pinto Bean Chili
Looking for a classic beef chili? Look no further than this Weight Watchers recipe! You only need 22 minutes from start to finish to make this meal. It has 93% lean ground beef, crushed tomatoes, mixed veggies, and pinto beans. Hints of cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and garlic will overcome your palate with every delicious bite. We suggest topping this with Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost that will add some creaminess.
10. Roasted Vegetable and Four Bean Chili
The only thing more delicious than vegetables in chili is roasted veggies! You can use the oven to roast pepper, onions, zucchini, and more for this recipe. Then, you can incorporate it into the chili with black beans, kidney beans, garlic, and chipotle. Although it’s a little bit more effort to cook the veggies this way, they impart so many dimensions of flavor into the food, so it is assuredly worth it!
11. Bulgur and Bean Chili
With bulgur in place of beef in this recipe, you end up with a unique and nutritious meal. This WW chili recipe has garlic, poblano chiles, onions, bulgur, corn, and black beans. For toppings, you can use fresh cilantro and lime juice. You can easily make this recipe in less than an hour, and it is approachable for cooks of all skill levels! So, don’t be afraid to give it a try!
12. Classic Weight Watchers Chili
Our traditional WW-friendly chili recipe is wonderful whether you want to enjoy it alone or make chili dogs with it! It has many spices, tomatoes, extra lean ground beef, and vegetables. There is also a small amount of Frank’s hot sauce, and Heinz baked beans for smokey undertones. The fantastic part is that you can use a slow or pressure cooker!
13. White Bean and Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili
This white chili is filled with ground turkey breast, white beans, chicken broth, onions, and garlic! This is an excellent choice when you want a simple yet nourishing dinner to make your family. You can partially cook the chili on the stove and then transfer it to a slow cooker so all of the flavors meld together. When you serve it, you can pair it with salads, sandwiches, or just simply crackers for dipping!
14. Pumpkin-Turkey Chili
Did someone say autumn? This WW chili is perfect for fall since it is a savory pumpkin-filled dish. It has onions, poblanos, fat-free turkey breast, chicken broth, seasonings, and tomatoes. The main filling components aside from the meat are the pumpkin and kidney beans! Garnish this heavenly meal with plain, fat-free Greek yogurt, scallions, and fresh, creamy avocado slices!
15. Turkey Tomatillo Chili
Since this recipe has tomatillos, it has such a unique flavor profile! With hints of onions, peppers, ground turkey, and cannellini beans, you will be blown away with every bite. The fresh lime juice gives a zesty punch, while the tomatillos provide a pleasant amount of acidity to the meal. We suggest topping this with a creamy ingredient like reduced-fat sour cream!
