Summer is here. I’m so happy. This Weight Watchers™ Chicken Salad makes me happy as well.
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Chicken salad is such a versatile recipe. You can eat it with a spoon, or you can put it on just about anything you want.
I love to eat chicken salad with crackers. I also love to put it on toasted bread.
You know what is perfect on a croissant? Chicken salad.
Unfortunately, a lot of times, it’s laden with fat and calories. All that mayo is sure to go to the hips.
This Weight Watchers™ Chicken Salad recipe cuts a lot of the calories out without skimping on flavor.
Chicken salad wasn’t something I ate growing up. My mother would make it, but it just didn’t appeal to me.
She used Miracle Whip in a lot of her salads and I just didn’t develop a taste for it until I was in college.
Probably because I didn’t have any money for food and would eat just about anything put in front of me while living on close to nothing in college.
Did I ever tell you that Pepsi and ketchup mixed together makes a good barbecue sauce? That’s a whole different story. You get creative in college.
Anyway, I love chicken salad because it’s easy to throw together and a little goes a long way.
It’s my favorite made in the summer. Something about it’s crunchiness and cold temperature that hit the spot.
I do make this year round though. I’ve changed the recipe I usually make to cut calories and fat.
The best part about this recipe is that it’s only 1 point per serving! (Only 3 on Green Plan!)
Remember to count the points if you put it on bread or eat it with crackers. I love the these crackers. They are 2 points for 6 of them and it makes a good lunch.
You can add other zero points foods into this recipe to make it more tasty if you choose.
I’ve added green peppers, chopped pickles, chick peas and coleslaw mix as well.
You could add corn or broccoli for more bulk if you’d like for no extra points.
My favorite way to eat this is with crackers. I love dips, so that’s probably why I like dipping crackers in it.
I’ve also put it on a 2 point bun and enjoyed it that way too.
I’ve set it on top of my lettuce salads and enjoyed the change of pace, when it comes to salads.
I usually bake a bunch of chicken breasts and make freezer meals for the week or month, but most of the time (especially in summer) I’ll keep a couple chicken breasts out and make this salad.
It makes 12 servings, so it goes a long way. I’ll make this for lunch and we can have leftovers for days.
Another thing that’s great about this recipe is that you can use a rotisserie chicken as well.
I love buying the rotisserie chickens from the grocery store because it’s less work for me, but, they are usually pretty high in sodium.
When you’re trying to watch the scale go down, sodium is not your friend. So, I only buy those when I’m in a hurry. Plus, they are a little pricey.
They sure are delicious though! And super yummy in chicken salad.
I like to put grapes in my salad, but you don’t need to. It’s just as delicious without them. But why not, right? They’re zero points.
So here it is. My Weight Watchers™ Chicken Salad recipe.
Ingredients:
2 pounds cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 cup purple grapes, halved
2 TBS chives, scallions or green onions, minced
5 ribs celery, washed and chopped
1 TSP of this seasoning (click here)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain, non fat Greek yogurt
Directions:
Cook the chicken breasts until done. You can pan fry with non stick cooking spray or bake in the oven.
Shred the chicken or chop using a knife. Place in medium sized mixing bowl.
Wash and cut the grapes in half. Place in bowl.
Wash and mince chives. Place in bowl.
Wash and chop celery. Place in bowl.
Add garlic powder to bowl.
Add light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to bowl.
Add a dash or two of this seasoning if you’d like some more flavor.
Mix well and chill for an hour before serving.
Makes 12 servings.
Each serving is 1/2 cup.
WW PERSONAL POINTS™ = 1 POINT PER SERVING
***For the most accurate points count, enter this recipe into your W.W. app recipe builder. WW Personal Points™ calculates points differently for each person, so your points value for this recipe may vary.***
Blue = 1 Point Per Serving
Green = 3 Points Per Serving
Purple = 1 Point Per Serving
Yield: 12
Weight Watchers™ Chicken Salad Recipe
This popular chicken salad recipe is a perfect healthy alternative to the typical calorie heavy recipe. Enjoy alone or with crackers or on a sandwich!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup purple grapes, halved
- 2 TBS chives, scallions or green onions, minced
- 5 ribs celery, washed and chopped
- 1 TSP of this seasoning (click here)
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain, non fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
Cook the chicken breasts until done. You can pan fry with non stick cooking spray or bake in the oven.
Shred the chicken or chop using a knife. Place in medium sized mixing bowl.
Wash and cut the grapes in half. Place in bowl.Wash and mince chives. Place in bowl.
Wash and chop celery. Place in bowl.
Add garlic powder to bowl.
Add light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to bowl.
Add a dash or two of this seasoning if you'd like some more flavor.
Mix well and chill for an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12 Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving Calories 172Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 67mgSodium 287mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 0gSugar 3gProtein 26g
Enjoy! Let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below or sending me an email through the contact link here.
Are you looking for some low point snack options? Check out 53 of the best 0 point snacks that I wrote about here!
Are you looking for the perfect bun to eat with your Weight Watchers Chicken Salad? Check out the Best Buns for Weight Watchers post here.
Cheers!
Carissa
