If you love tacos, these weight watchers chicken tacos will soon become one of your go to weeknight recipes.
The crunchiness of the cabbage paired with the brightness of the salsa turn the ordinary chicken breast into something extraordinary. These are so tasty you won’t believe they only cost 2 points per taco if you use corn tortillas.
The recipe comes together so quickly, you can easily throw it together after a long day. Use your favorite store-bought salsa to save time, or make this zero point roasted poblano salsa ahead of time (You had to know I was gonna make something to highlight the delicious roasted poblano salsa this week!)
Why you want to try these weight watchers chicken tacos
- These chicken tacos are so quick to make. (And if you are feeling rushed for time, I will show you how you can cut the time in half down in the tips and tricks section)
- These healthy chicken tacos are loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals and are only 2-4 weight watchers points per taco depending on what type of tortilla you choose.
- This recipe is super versatile–I will show you a few of my favorite ways to change it down in the variants section.
Ingredients in chicken tacos with lime cabbage slaw
- 4 chicken breasts
- tortillas (use your favorite)
- lime
- cabbage
- salt to taste
- 1 large avocado
- Any zero point cooking spray
- Your favorite salsa. I’m using this delicious zero-point Roasted Poblano Salsa
Step by Step Instructions for weight watchers chicken tacos
- Season and cook chicken breast with cooking spray in a nonstick skillet until cooked through. Allow to cool and cut into strips.
- Thinly red slice cabbage (cut into quarters and cut thin strips in the short direction for optimal sizing). Toss sliced cabbage with lime juice and salt to taste.
- Cut avocado in half, cut long strips lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove from skin. Set aside one avocado slice per taco.
- Gently warm tortillas in microwave or oven.
- To serve, place tortilla on plate. Spoon approximately two tablespoons of salsa on bottom. Place chicken strips above, topped with cabbage slaw, avocado, and another drizzle of salsa.
Variants and Substitutions for weight watchers chicken tacos
You can change things up based on your favorite protein. Try these ideas:
- Weight Watchers shrimp taco – Sub quick sauteed shrimp for the chicken. Try seasoning with garlic, chile powder, lime zest, salt and pepper.
- Weight Watchers veggie taco – Use your favorite soy crumbles in place of the chicken breast. Try a chorizo style to amp up the flavor and spice.
Point savvy swap – Choose a corn tortilla instead of a flour tortilla for a 2-point taco.
Tips and Tricks for WW Chicken Tacos
Tips and Tricks for WW Chicken Tacos
Time-Saving Tricks
- Use any jarred salsa in place of the WW Roasted Poblano salsa.
- Opt for frozen, precooked chicken breasts and simply reheat in a skillet.
Adjust Spiciness to your Liking
- This is a mild heat recipe, based on the spiciness of the salsa.
- For more heat, top with thinly shaved fresh jalapenos or jarred pickled jalapenos
Recipes for you if you love chicken tacos
- Easy Mexican stuffed peppers
- Pork Carnitas
- Weight Watchers Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
- Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Soup
Weight watchers chicken taco
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 lime
- 1/2 red cabbage , chopped
- salt , to taste
- Salsa, use your favorite
- tortilla , use your favorite (I used flour which is extra points)
- 1 avocado , cut into slices
Instructions
- Season and cook chicken breast with cooking spray in a nonstick skillet until cooked through. Allow to cool and cut into strips.
- Thinly red slice cabbage (cut into quarters and cut thin strips in the short direction for optimal sizing). Toss sliced cabbage with lime juice and salt to taste.
- Cut avocado in half, cut long strips lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove from skin. Set aside one avocado slice per taco.
- Gently warm tortillas in microwave or oven.
- To serve, place tortilla on plate. Spoon approximately two tablespoons of salsa on bottom. Place chicken strips above, topped with cabbage slaw, avocado, and another drizzle of salsa.
Notes
- Nutrition info assumes flour tortilla and does not include salsa since that will vary depending on personal choice
- The version of the recipe above with flour tortilla is 4 ww points per taco. Switching to corn tortilla gives you 2 points per taco.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
