WW Cajun Chicken & Sausage Stew (Slow Cooker)
✅ Servings: 6
✅ Estimated WW Points: 3–5 points per serving
(depends on sausage and broth used)
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks – 3 points total
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- Use chicken or turkey andouille to reduce points (4–6 points total depending on brand)
- 1 medium onion, chopped – 0 points
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped – 0 points
- 3 stalks celery, chopped – 0 points
- 2 cloves garlic, minced – 0 points
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained – 0 points
- 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth – 0 points
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste) – 0 points
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: hot sauce, parsley, lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Add everything to your slow cooker: chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, salt & pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and flavors have melded.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley or a splash of lemon juice if desired.
🧮 WW Points Breakdown (per serving, approx.):
| Ingredient | Points |
|---|---|
| Chicken thighs (1 lb) | 3 |
| Chicken sausage (1 lb) | 6–8 |
| Veggies, tomatoes, broth | 0 |
| Total (entire recipe) | 9–11 points |
| Per serving (6 servings) | ~2–4 points |
➡ Use 0-point chicken breast to drop points even further.
🍚 Serving Ideas:
- Over cauliflower rice (0 points)
- With brown rice or quinoa (add points)
- Side of steamed greens or a light salad