Weight Watchers Crack Chicken is a popular dish that typically features shredded chicken cooked with cream cheese, bacon, and seasonings. Here’s a simple recipe for Weight Watchers-friendly Crack Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or use homemade seasoning)
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook them in a skillet or bake in the oven until fully cooked. Once done, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the shredded chicken and crumbled turkey bacon to the creamy mixture. Mix everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Warm Through:
- Transfer the mixture to a skillet or a baking dish. Warm it through on the stovetop or bake in the oven until heated and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve the Crack Chicken hot.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Crack Chicken as a dip with veggies, on a sandwich, or as a topping for a baked potato.
Notes:
- SmartPoints: The Weight Watchers SmartPoints value for this dish will depend on specific ingredients used. Make sure to calculate it based on the products you choose.
- Seasoning Mix: You can use a store-bought ranch seasoning mix or make your own with a blend of dried herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the Crack Chicken with whole-grain crackers, as a filling for wraps, or on top of a bed of lettuce for a lighter option.
Always check the specific SmartPoints values for the ingredients you use and adjust the recipe accordingly based on your Weight Watchers plan.
