Title: Ultimate Weight Watchers Crack Chicken: Three Ways to Savor the Ranch-Bacon-Cream Bliss
Introduction: Embark on a culinary journey with our Ultimate Weight Watchers Crack Chicken, a versatile and delectable dish that offers three delightful ways to enjoy the harmonious fusion of ranch, bacon, and cream. Whether relishing it as a dip, crowning your salad, or savoring it stuffed in mini bell peppers, this recipe is a celebration of flavor and creativity. Read on to discover how to effortlessly prepare this divine dish using your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop.
Equipment:
Instant Pot 6 qt
Sealing Rings
Olive Oil Spray
Ingredients:
1 lb frozen chicken breast or thighs
1 cup water
4 slices turkey bacon
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)
¼ cup fat-free cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Instant Pot Directions:
Place frozen or thawed chicken in the Instant Pot, adding 1 cup of water. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, ensuring a natural release to maintain the chicken’s succulence.
While the chicken cooks, oven-bake the turkey bacon until crispy, then cube it.
Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill into a ranch-like dressing. Set aside.
Shred the cooked chicken and combine it with the dressing, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese. Melt the cheese by using the Instant Pot’s sauté function if needed.
Slow Cooker Directions:
Add 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker, introducing the chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours.
While the chicken cooks, oven-bake the bacon, then cube it.
Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill into a dressing.
Pour the dressing over shredded chicken, adding turkey bacon and cheddar cheese. Optionally, return the mixture to the slow cooker to keep it warm.
Stovetop Directions:
Bake, broil, or boil the chicken until fully cooked.
Cook the bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for approximately 15 minutes, then cube it.
Shred the cooked chicken and prepare the dressing by blending cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill.
Combine the dressing with the shredded chicken, adding cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
Nutritional Information: This Weight Watchers Crack Chicken boasts just 3 Points on the 2023 Plan, equating to 3 Blue Plan Points, 5 Green Plan Points, and 3 Purple Plan Points per serving. Opt for low-fat cottage cheese and fat-free Greek yogurt for the most accurate point calculation.
Conclusion: Indulge in the irresistible allure of our Ultimate Weight Watchers Crack Chicken, a culinary triumph that effortlessly adapts to your preferred cooking method. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, preparing a quick weeknight dinner, or exploring new appetizer ideas, this recipe is a testament to the fusion of health-conscious choices and sensational flavors. Delight in the endless possibilities this dish offers and make it a staple in your repertoire for guilt-free culinary adventures.
Weight Watchers Crack Chicken
Approximate Serving Size: 3/4 cup
SERVINGS 4
This Weight Watchers Crack Chicken Dip can be eaten three ways! Make it into a delicious dip, use it as a salad topping, or add it to mini bell peppers for a treat! This Ranch-Bacon-Cream Combo is going to be your new favorite meal!
Equipment
Instant Pot 6 qt
Sealing Rings
Olive Oil Spray
ingredients US Customary Metric
▢1 lb frozen chicken breast or thighs
▢1 cup water
▢4 slices turkey bacon
▢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
▢¼ cup cheddar cheese fat free
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
Place the (frozen or thawed) chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water, then lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to Seal. 1 lb frozen chicken breast, 1 cup water
Cook on high pressure using the manual function for 12 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally. This will prevent the chicken from drying out.
While the chicken is cooking, cook the turkey bacon in the oven according to the package. Cut into cubes and set aside until ready to use 4 slices turkey bacon.
Mix the cottage cheese, yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill together in a blender. Mix well until you have a ranch-like dressing. Set aside until ready to use. ¼ cup cheddar cheese, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp parsley, 1 tsp fresh dill
Drain and shred the chicken. 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 the melt the cheese if your chicken has cooled. ¼ cup cheddar cheese
Slow Cooker Directions:
Add 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth to the crockpot. Add the chicken and cook on high heat for 4 hours. 1 cup water, 1 lb frozen chicken breast
While the chicken is cooking, cook the bacon in the oven. Cube it when it’s finished cooking. 4 slices turkey bacon
Blend together the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill in the food processor or blender. ¾ cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp parsley, 1 tsp fresh dill
Pour the sauce into your shredded chicken. Add turkey bacon and cheddar cheese. Optional: Add back to the slow cooker if you want to keep it warm for later. ¼ cup cheddar cheese
Stovetop Directions:
Bake or broil the chicken to cook. I prefer boiling it in a pot of water. 1 lb frozen chicken breast
Cook the bacon at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. When it’s done, cube it. 4 slices turkey bacon
When the chicken is done cooking, shred it with two forks or a mixer.
Mix the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and dill in a food processor or blender. ¾ cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp parsley, 1 tsp fresh dill
Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken. Add the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese. ¼ cup cheddar cheese
This WW Crack Chicken is just 3 Points on the 2023 Plan | 3 Blue Plan Points | 5 Green Plan Points | 3 Purple Plan Points per serving, when using lowfat cottage cheese and fat free Greek yogurt. I use the WW website to calculate this recipe based on ingredients, not nutrition information. WW has told me that this is the most accurate way to count.