Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
WW SmartPoints (per serving): ~2–4 (depending on oil and chicken used)
🍗 Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp olive oil (1 Point total – or use cooking spray for 0)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce, no sugar added
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
🍳 Instructions:
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil or spray in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly browned (does not need to be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, add onion, peppers, and mushrooms. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add liquids & season: Pour in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir in oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer chicken: Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste & garnish: Season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas (0–2 Points):
- Over zoodles or cauliflower rice (0 Points)
- With ½ cup whole wheat pasta or brown rice (~2–3 Points)
- Inside a WW wrap or pita as a rustic sandwich (add Points)
🧊 Storage:
- Fridge: 4 days
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
- Reheats beautifully!
💡 WW Tips:
- Use chicken breast for 0 Points on most WW plans.
- Skip oil and use cooking spray to keep it ultra-light.
- Want a thicker sauce? Simmer uncovered the last 5 minutes.