It’s always exciting to find new and delicious recipes that are low in points for Weight Watchers. We are happy to tell you that we rounded up plenty of such recipes for you to try, all five points or less!
Moreover, these recipes are all prepared in the slow cooker, so they are easy to make. You will love being able to indulge in flavorful foods without having to worry about exceeding your daily point allowance. These options are unique, too – you’ll find recipes with chicken, turkey, lamb, and chorizo.
Some are soups and chilis, while others are casseroles or meats with sauce. So, go ahead and see what you can whip up in your slow cooker while staying on track with your goals. Most importantly, this list proves that not every delicious dish has to be high in points!
1. Taco Potato Casserole
This slow cooker casserole is four WW points per serving! It also has a 15-minute prep time, which is super easy to execute. Some of the components in the casserole include chicken, mini potatoes, peppers, and onions. The chicken broth and low-fat cream of chicken soup give it a perfect balance of savory and creamy flavors! Top it with shredded cheese and any other garnishes that you like.
2. Crockpot Turkey Chili (Zero Points)
It doesn’t get any better than this! This recipe is entirely 0 points. It is a hearty turkey chili utilizing 99% lean ground meat. It also has seasonings, tomatoes, beans, and onions. It is a simple recipe with an irresistible flavor since it is made in a slow cooker, and all ingredients have time to marry. Garnish it with plain, non-fat Greek yogurt to keep it at 0 points! Or use a reduced-fat sour cream.
3. Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken – Healthy & WW Friendly
This Mexican-style chicken is another zero-point must-try recipe! You will need chicken breast, beans, corn, salsa, and seasonings to make it. It only has a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, so it has many advantages. You can garnish it with fat-free cheese, fresh lettuce, cilantro, or avocado. It would also be delicious if you paired it with cauliflower rice.
4. Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Steak and Bean Soft Tacos
Make the best tacos when you slow-cook the meat in your crock pot! This recipe is five points per two tacos on the current Weight Watchers plan! You can use flank steak with the fat trimmed off. Other ingredients include salsa, beans, cilantro, jalapenos, and tortillas. You can cook it high or low, depending on how quickly you need it done.
5. Slow Cooker Chana Saang
Have you ever tasted Chana Saang? It’s a traditional Indian stew with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. To enhance its flavor, you’ll need a variety of seasonings. Additionally, the stew is made with baby spinach and basmati rice to make it more filling and nutritious. Each serving is only four points!
6. Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is another Indian dish you can make when you want something low in points. This recipe is 4 points per serving and uses boneless skinless chicken thighs as the primary ingredient. Delicious flavors of tomatoes, onions, garam masala, brown sugar, and ginger accompany the chicken. Complete it by adding plain, low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro!
7. Turkey Kielbasa with White Beans & Swiss Chard
We love this hearty recipe with turkey kielbasa, cannellini beans, and Swiss chard. The tomato base with chicken broth pairs wonderfully with the other ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to make when you want something comforting after a long day. It is 4 points per serving and makes enough for six people.
8. Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushrooms & Barley
Button mushrooms, pearl onions, barley, and chicken breast combine in this recipe to make an exquisite dinner! The most unbelievable part of this recipe is not how delicious it is but the fact that it is only one point on the current WW system. Allow the chicken to cook on low for five and a half hours. This will give it a deeper flavor infused with the herbs.
9. Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
This soup recipe consists of main ingredients reminding you of chicken tacos – onions, peppers, corn, and chicken thigh meat. It also includes kidney beans for an extra protein boost and is topped with Mexican-style cheese. For added presentation, chop fresh cilantro just before serving. If you want a crunchy garnish, consider sprinkling tortilla strips on top.
10. Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs with Marinara
This simple recipe can serve as the foundation for a variety of different meals. For instance, you can use these meatballs to make meatball subs or pair them with veggies and zucchini noodles! To give the meatballs plenty of flavor, use balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, and fennel seeds. For every three meatballs, it is five points!
11. Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Don’t let the recipe title fool you! Although lentils are the main ingredient, this recipe also features Canadian bacon, which gives it a rich and hearty flavor. In addition to the lentils and bacon, you’ll find chunky carrots, celery, and onions in this delicious soup. And the best part? It’s only one point per serving! Just cook it on low in your slow cooker and patiently wait for the magic to happen.
12. Weight Watchers Bourbon Chicken in the Crockpot
Who would have guessed that an irresistible dish like Bourbon Chicken would only be one point per serving? This dish features chicken breast meat with a homemade bourbon sauce. There are layers of flavor from the brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Pair this chicken with vegetables, pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
13. Mississippi Chicken
This one-point chicken is to die for! It has au jus gravy, yellow onions, garlic, and chicken broth. It also has pepperoncini, giving it a unique twist! This yummy recipe takes six hours to cook in a slow cooker. Don’t worry; it has a super easy prep time of only 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with riced cauliflower, a side salad, or mixed grilled veggies. It will surely become a family favorite!
14. Slow Cooker Lamb Stew with Leeks and Carrots
WW created this recipe, a wonderful lamb stew you can easily make in your crock pot. It combines mustard, rosemary, garlic, leeks, and lamb leg. Of course, if you wanted to add other vegetables besides just carrots, you certainly could! Remember to use zero-point mix-ins if you want to keep this recipe at five points.
15. Chorizo and Cheddar Tortilla Casserole
This unique casserole is worth five points, and you can enjoy it for brunch or dinner! It has bright and zesty flavors due to the poblano peppers, garlic, bell peppers, and fresh limes. You will also need some milk, eggs, cheese, and tortillas. For best results, use chorizo variety-cooked chicken sausage! Per one cup serving, it is five points!
