Weight Watchers Crack Chicken
Ingredients
1 lb frozen chicken breast or thighs
4 slices of turkey bacon
¼ cup cheddar cheese fat-free
¾ cup cottage cheese fat-free
¼ cup Greek yogurt fat-free
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp parsley
1 tsp fresh dill 1/2 tsp dried
Instructions

Instant Pot Directions:

First, place the chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Then add 1 cup of water and lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to Seal.
For about 12 minutes, cook on high pressure.
When done, let the pressure release naturally.
While the chicken is cooking, cook the turkey bacon in the oven depending on the package.
Cut into cubes and set aside.
In a blender, mix the cottage cheese, yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill together.
Mix well until you have a ranch-like dressing. Set aside until ready to use.
Drain and shred the chicken.
Then add the dressing from the blender, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese over the chicken.
Mix well.
You can turn the Instant Pot to sauté to help melt the cheese if your chicken has cooled.
Slow Cooker Directions:

Add 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth to the crockpot.
Then, cook the chicken on high heat for about 4 hours.
While the chicken is cooking, In the oven, cook the bacon.
Cube it when it’s finished cooking.
Blend together the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill in the food processor or blender.
Pour the sauce into your shredded chicken.
Add turkey bacon and cheddar cheese.
Optional: Add it back to the slow cooker if you want to keep it warm for later.
Stovetop Directions:

Bake or broil the chicken to cook.
For about 15 minutes. Cook the bacon at 400 degrees.
When it’s done, cube it.
When the chicken is done cooking, shred it with two forks or a mixer.
In a food processor or blender, mix the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley and dill.
Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken.
Add the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
Notes
Servings: Makes 4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen chicken breast or thighs
  • 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • ¼ cup fat-free cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried dill)

Directions

Instant Pot Directions:

  1. Prepare Chicken:
    • Place the frozen chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
    • Add 1 cup of water.
    • Lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to Seal.
    • Cook on high pressure for about 12 minutes.
    • Let the pressure release naturally when done.
  2. Cook Turkey Bacon:
    • While the chicken is cooking, cook the turkey bacon according to the package instructions, typically in the oven.
    • Once done, cut the bacon into cubes and set aside.
  3. Prepare Ranch Dressing:
    • In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill.
    • Blend until you have a smooth, ranch-like dressing.
  4. Combine Ingredients:
    • Drain and shred the cooked chicken.
    • Add the ranch dressing from the blender, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese to the shredded chicken.
    • Mix well. If the chicken has cooled, turn the Instant Pot to sauté to help melt the cheese.

Slow Cooker Directions:

  1. Prepare Chicken:
    • Add 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker.
    • Cook the chicken on high heat for about 4 hours.
  2. Cook Turkey Bacon:
    • While the chicken is cooking, cook the bacon in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes.
    • Cube the cooked bacon and set aside.
  3. Prepare Ranch Dressing:
    • Blend together the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill in a food processor or blender.
  4. Combine Ingredients:
    • Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
    • Pour the ranch dressing over the shredded chicken.
    • Add the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
    • Mix well. Optionally, add it back to the slow cooker to keep warm until serving.

Stovetop Directions:

  1. Prepare Chicken:
    • Bake or broil the chicken until cooked through.
    • Shred the cooked chicken with two forks or a mixer.
  2. Cook Turkey Bacon:
    • Cook the bacon in the oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes.
    • Cube the cooked bacon and set aside.
  3. Prepare Ranch Dressing:
    • In a food processor or blender, mix the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients:
    • Pour the ranch dressing over the shredded chicken.
    • Add the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
    • Mix well.

Notes

  • Servings: Makes 4 servings.
  • Weight Watchers Points: This dish is designed to be low in points, especially since fat-free and zero-point ingredients are used. For exact point calculations, you might need to input the specific brands and quantities into your WW app.

Enjoy your delicious, low-point Chicken and Turkey Bacon Ranch Dish!