Zero-Point Chicken Pho (Pressure Cooker)
Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast – 0 points
  • 8 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium) – 0 points
  • 1 large onion, peeled and halved – 0 points
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced – 0 points
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled – 0 points
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (optional, adds flavor) – 0 points
  • 2 cinnamon sticks – 0 points
  • 4-5 whole cloves – 0 points
  • 1 star anise – 0 points
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce – 0 points
  • 1-2 packets shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained – 0 points
  • Fresh herbs for garnish: cilantro, basil, and mint – 0 points
  • Optional toppings: bean sprouts, thinly sliced green onions, lime wedges, and jalapeño slices – 0 points

Directions

  1. Prepare Broth: In the pressure cooker, combine chicken broth, onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and soy sauce.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breast in the broth mixture.
  3. Cook: Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Set to high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  4. Remove and Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breast and shred it with a fork. Set aside.
  5. Strain Broth: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the broth to remove the solids, leaving a clear, aromatic broth.
  6. Prepare Shirataki Noodles: Rinse and drain shirataki noodles. For best texture, boil for 2-3 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
  7. Assemble: Divide the shirataki noodles into bowls. Add shredded chicken on top and ladle hot broth over the noodles and chicken.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs, lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and bean sprouts to each bowl as desired.

Nutritional Information and Points (Per Serving – Serves 4):

  • Calories: Approximately 100 per bowl, primarily from the broth and chicken
  • Weight Watchers Points: 0 points

Tips:

  • Flavor Depth: Toast the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise in the pressure cooker before adding other ingredients for a richer broth.
  • Extra Heat: Add a dash of Sriracha or fresh chili for a spicy kick.

Benefits:

This low-calorie pho offers all the comforting flavors of traditional Vietnamese pho without the carbs. Shirataki noodles provide the noodle-like texture with zero points and almost no calories, making it a filling, satisfying dish perfect for Weight Watchers.

Conclusion:

This Zero-Point Chicken Pho is a warm, fragrant, and nourishing dish that’s easy to make and perfect for Weight Watchers. With shirataki noodles and pressure-cooked broth, it’s a quick, healthy way to enjoy pho any time!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast – 0 points
  • 8 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium) – 0 points
  • 1 large onion, peeled and halved – 0 points
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced – 0 points
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled – 0 points
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (optional, adds flavor) – 0 points
  • 2 cinnamon sticks – 0 points
  • 4-5 whole cloves – 0 points
  • 1 star anise – 0 points
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce – 0 points
  • 1-2 packets shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained – 0 points
  • Fresh herbs for garnish: cilantro, basil, and mint – 0 points
  • Optional toppings: bean sprouts, thinly sliced green onions, lime wedges, and jalapeño slices – 0 points

Directions

  1. Prepare Broth: In the pressure cooker, combine chicken broth, onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and soy sauce.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breast in the broth mixture.
  3. Cook: Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Set to high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  4. Remove and Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breast and shred it with a fork. Set aside.
  5. Strain Broth: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the broth to remove the solids, leaving a clear, aromatic broth.
  6. Prepare Shirataki Noodles: Rinse and drain shirataki noodles. For best texture, boil for 2-3 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
  7. Assemble: Divide the shirataki noodles into bowls. Add shredded chicken on top and ladle hot broth over the noodles and chicken.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs, lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and bean sprouts to each bowl as desired.

Nutritional Information and Points (Per Serving – Serves 4):

  • Calories: Approximately 100 per bowl, primarily from the broth and chicken
  • Weight Watchers Points: 0 points

Tips:

  • Flavor Depth: Toast the cinnamon, cloves, and star anise in the pressure cooker before adding other ingredients for a richer broth.
  • Extra Heat: Add a dash of Sriracha or fresh chili for a spicy kick.

Benefits:

This low-calorie pho offers all the comforting flavors of traditional Vietnamese pho without the carbs. Shirataki noodles provide the noodle-like texture with zero points and almost no calories, making it a filling, satisfying dish perfect for Weight Watchers.

Conclusion:

This Zero-Point Chicken Pho is a warm, fragrant, and nourishing dish that’s easy to make and perfect for Weight Watchers. With shirataki noodles and pressure-cooked broth, it’s a quick, healthy way to enjoy pho any time!