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Light chicken tortilla soup, our weekly Weight Watchers recipe

Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just doable changes that fit into…

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Most of us are juggling kids, work, and still have to feed our families every day. But Weight Watchers has our back. It’s not about dieting—it’s about real-life balance, smart choices, and feeling good in your own skin. No guilt trips, no crazy restrictions, just doable changes that fit into a mom’s already packed day. Whether you’re tracking points between soccer drop-offs or planning healthier meals for the family, we’ve got you.

Every Friday, we’re sharing a fresh new WW-friendly recipe to keep your wellness journey simple, satisfying, and actually fun. Stay tuned—Fridays just got delicious.

Weight Watchers Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 cup uncooked onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 tsp jarred minced garlic
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tsp chili powder
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
15 oz fire roasted canned diced tomatoes
20 oz uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
6 Tbsp shredded reduced fat Mexican-style cheese blend
12 tortilla chips, crushed

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot set over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 5-10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, jalapeno, and chili powder; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  4. Add broth, tomatoes, chicken, and lime juice; stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until chicken breasts are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from soup and shred with 2 forks; return chicken to pot with cilantro.
  7. Serve soup garnished with cheese and tortilla chips.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups soup, 1 Tbsp cheese, and 2 chips

Notes: Serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro.

Total Time: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
WW Points: 2


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