Whether you want to throw your food in the slow cooker [1] or do the exact opposite and cook it in a flash in the Instant Pot [2], there are so many options for those of us on WW. That's important, since the key to making WW work for you [3] is finding healthier alternatives to some of your favorite foods. For anyone like me who is constantly ravenous for chicken nuggets, there's an option here to satisfy those cravings without derailing your health journey. And for any other chicken-related cravings, we have plenty to choose from here that will keep you on track with your WW plan. Keep reading to see them all.
Chicken Chili
Chili is a great WW recipe because it's packed with 0-SmartPoint foods. Even by adding in just a little fat, you're still getting a superhealthy meal.
Get the recipe: chicken chili [5]
SmartPoints: 1 per serving, with all-white-meat chicken and excluding any toppings
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
This chicken recipe will give you a little tang at dinner time. The SmartPoints value doesn't include any kind of grain in the meal, so make sure you figure that in if you make this.
Get the recipe: sweet-and-sour chicken [6]
SmartPoints: 2 per serving, excluding rice or quinoa
Chicken and Rice
This chicken and rice dish will be warm and comforting and is the epitome of what WW is all about: never feeling like you're eating "health" food.
Get the recipe: chicken and rice [7]
Moroccan Chicken Quinoa Salad
For a light meal with a hint of sweetness, try this Moroccan chicken quinoa salad that's easy to prepare ahead of time.
Get the recipe: Moroccan chicken quinoa salad [8]
SmartPoints: 5 per serving
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
This alternative to your standard pizza that's packed with carbs and fat will let you have a pizza party of your own and still feel good about your food when you finish.
Get the recipe: grilled BBQ chicken pizza [9]
SmartPoints: 8 per serving
Cobb Salad
This Cobb salad has so much healthy protein and good-for-you veggies to keep you full long past when you've finished it.
Get the recipe: Cobb salad [10]
SmartPoints: 7 per serving
Lemon Pepper Chicken
We love a one-pot meal that's not only easy but also well-balanced and good for you, like this chicken dish that adds in veggies and orzo.
Get the recipe: lemon pepper chicken [11]
SmartPoints: 6 per serving
Sweet and Sticky Stuffed Chicken Breast
This recipe is incredibly low in SmartPoints but is so deliciously rich and gooey that you'll feel like you're eating something you shouldn't.
Get the recipe: sweet and sticky stuffed chicken breast [12]
SmartPoints: 3 per serving
Thai Grilled Chicken Skewers
These make a great appetizer at a dinner party because they're easy to grab and go while mingling. They're also incredibly healthy for you, thanks to using 0-SmartPoint ingredients and grilling them.
Get the recipe: Thai grilled chicken skewers [13]
SmartPoints: 4 per serving
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Finding healthier substitutions for your favorite indulgences is the key to success on WW. With this air fryer recipe, you can have chicken nuggets, but in a lightened-up way.
Get the recipe: air fryer chicken nuggets [14]
SmartPoints: 5 per serving
Thai Chicken Wontons
By baking these treats instead of frying them, you're saving yourself a ton of SmartPoints.
Get the recipe: Thai chicken wontons [15]
SmartPoints: 1 each
Cilantro Lime Chicken
If you're a fan of Chipotle's cilantro lime rice, you'll love this chicken dish with the same flavors. Even better? It's grilled, so you're keeping the SmartPoints low.
Get the recipe: cilantro lime chicken [16]
SmartPoints: 3 per serving
Dijon Chicken Salad
This salad is great to take to work for lunch because you can pack it up so easily.
Get the recipe: dijon chicken salad [17]
SmartPoints: 2 per serving
Chicken Spaghetti Squash Skillet
Spaghetti squash is an excellent alternative to traditional pasta, as it allows you to really fill up on a dish and not feel heavy from the carbs. It'll also save you SmartPoints for a treat later!
Get the recipe: chicken spaghetti squash skillet [18]
SmartPoints: 1 per serving
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These little boats of deliciousness are packed with protein and flavor. Pair it with a vegetable and you've got a great healthy meal.
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes [19]
SmartPoints: 4 per serving
