Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Skinny chicken enchilada soup recipe may have low calories and zero Weight Watchers points, but it has a ton of flavor. And it is perfect for the whole family. My kids get a delicious meal they love, and because the entire thing is made in the crockpot, this mom gets a tasty meal that fits her macros, and a bunch of extra time.

I may be on a healthy lifestyle journey, but that doesn’t mean I will sacrifice great flavor in the recipes I make for myself and my family. And you don’t have to either.

Take this chicken enchilada crockpot soup for example. It has low calories and zero points but is packed with great flavor that everyone loves. 

And because it’s made in the crockpot, I can get ahead with my busy mom schedule and still give my kids a delicious meal they rave about! 

Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Soup

• An easy, mostly hands off meal made right in the crockpot.
• The whole family loves it. My kids rave about it.
• It has zero Weight Watcher points and is keto. (When portioned correctly.)

Skinny Chicken Enchilada Ingredients

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – I used Crockpot Chicken Taco Meat (It’s zero points); you can use chicken thighs, but that will add points.

Whole Kernel Corn – you can use canned or frozen.

Enchilada Sauce – You can also use a Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Chicken Broth – Use reduced-sodium to reduce the point value. Mine had a bit when I made this recipe since I was out of low-sodium. 

White Onion

Rotel With Green Chili – You can swap out for a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilis

Fresh Cilantro – divided for soup and garnish

Minced Garlic

Chili Powder – You can use light or dark chili powder.

Ground Cumin

Salt and Black Pepper

How To Make Crockpot Enchilada Soup

Dice up your onion and cilantro. Now I cheated and used pre-cut cilantro fresh leaves, cutting herbs is not my strong suit. You can use dried cilantro but the flavoring won’t be as strong.

I used my 8 Quart crockpot to make my soup, I knew it would make a large amount. It would fit in a 6 quart crockpot.

Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray or line with a slow cooker liner.

Make your homemade enchilada sauce if needed.

Put in all the ingredients except only add 1/8 cup of the cilantro. The rest will be garnish for the soup.

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for five hours.

At the five-hour mark, remove the chicken breasts and shred them. If you have already cooked shredded chicken or shredded chicken taco meat, you can just let it keep cooking.

Put the chicken back in the crockpot and cook for at least one more hour.

Serve!

Substitutions & Alterations

For the Chicken – You can use ground chicken, shredded turkey breast, and ground turkey are zero point options.  Ground beef would add in points but 93% is the lowest point value 

For the Cilantro – When it comes to cilantro, know your audience. Some people are really put off by the smell and the flavor of fresh cilantro. They can’t help it: it’s a genetic thing. 

For the Rotel With Green Chili – You can swap out for a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilis

Chicken Enchilada Soup Weight Watchers Points Breakdown

The only thing with points in this recipe is the enchilada sauce. And any of your toppings

The 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce works out to 3 points for all 10 ounces. As long as you portion at least 7 servings of your crockpot soup, you will have a zero-point serving.

As with every recipe, calculate your points using the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder using your products and amounts to verify point value. The points can change with the plan or as the manufacturer changes the products.

Tips & Tricks For Enchilada Soup

Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray or line it with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.

If you are using whole, skinless chicken breasts, remove them at the 5-hour mark and shred them. Then return the shredded chicken to the crockpot to finish cooking. I use meat claws to do this.

Toppings For Chicken Enchilada Soup

You can top this soup with various flavorful options while still keeping it a low calorie or low-point meal. A full list of Weight Watcher 0-point foods is available here.

• Fat-free sour cream (1 WW point)
• Raw or sautéed bell peppers (0 points)
• Diced fresh tomatoes (0 points)
• Raw or pickled sliced jalapenos (0 points)
• Sliced avocado (1-3 points)
• Black or pinto beans (any beans or pulses) (0 points)

How To Store Leftover WW Soup

Store leftovers in a well-sealed, airtight container. Properly stored, refrigerated soup will be at its best for up to five days.

To freeze leftover soup, allow it to cool completely and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

How To Reheat Chicken Enchilada Soup Crockpot

Reheat soup in a pot on the stove or in the microwave.

On the stove – Reheat in a pot over medium-high heat until the soup is warmed through thoroughly.

In the microwave, Place the soup in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 2-3 minutes until heated through completely.

Macros For Chicken Enchilada Soup

When prepared according to the recipe and served in 6 servings, the nutritional breakdown is as follows: calories, 161; fat 2 grams; carbohydrates, 22 grams; and protein, 12 grams.

Be sure to add on any toppings to your tracker to get the correct macros

I calculated this information using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.

Chicken Enchilada Soup Weight Watchers Points Breakdown

The only thing with points in the recipe is the Enchilada sauce. The 10-ounce can works out to 3 points for all 10 ounces. You will have a zero-point soup if you have 7 servings out of your crockpot.

As with every recipe, be sure to recalculate your points using the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder using your products and amounts to verify point value. The points can change with the plan or as the manufacturer changes the products.

More Zero Point Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

I love have low or zero point soups, I pair them up for lunch on days I know my dinner will be on heaveir point value per serving. I still get tasty foods and can keep balance in my daily points. You can see all my Weight Watchers Soup recipes -> here! The soups below are all zero points!

• Crockpot Fjita Soup
• Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
• Crockpot Turkey Soup
• Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

A Note From Jenny

When starting any healthy lifestyle, consult a doctor to address any personal health concerns. Some things can only be addressed medically and by a professional. Blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before starting and at least once a year, as these all can affect an active lifestyle.

With so many different programs, such as Weight Watchers, Keto, and macros, it can be hard to know what to pick. (If you’re interested in Weight Watchers, you can sign up -> here and sign up for $10/month for 10 months.)

I personally use the app Myfitnesspal to track my food.  I use macros and focus on High Protein (calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates) and rotate through cuts and maintenance calories. (Use a calculator like this -> here)  . I did WW for years, but now that I am more maintenance, with cuts throughout the year, and focusing on mobility with strength training. There is no right or wrong answer, as all bodies are different.