Chicken and Veggie Bowl – Full Recipe
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
WW Points (Estimated): ~4–6 Points per bowl (depends on portion sizes & plan)
Ingredients:
Protein
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2 medium skinless chicken breasts (about 300g), diced
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1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray to reduce points)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Veggies
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1 medium zucchini, sliced
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1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 small red onion, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes
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1 tsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (or herbs of choice)
Base
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2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
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(Cauliflower rice = 0 points, Brown rice = ~6 pts per cup)
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Optional Toppings
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2 tbsp hummus or tzatziki (1–2 pts per tbsp)
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Fresh parsley or cilantro
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Crumbled feta (1 tbsp = ~1 pt)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Chicken
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Toss diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Optional: Marinate for 10–30 mins with lemon juice for more flavor.
2. Cook the Chicken
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
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Set aside.
3. Roast or Sauté Veggies
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Toss all veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 mins OR sauté in a pan until tender and slightly charred.
4. Assemble the Bowl
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In each bowl, add:
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½ cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice
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¼ of the chicken
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A generous scoop of roasted veggies
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Optional toppings (hummus, feta, herbs)
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Weight Watchers Points Estimate (per bowl):
Ingredient | Points (Blue/Green/Purple) |
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Chicken breast (75g) | 0 (Blue/Purple), 2 (Green) |
Olive oil (1 tsp) | 1 |
Brown rice (½ cup) | ~3 |
Veggies (0 pts) | 0 |
Hummus (1 tbsp) | 1–2 |
Feta (1 tbsp) | 1 |
Total (avg) | 4–6 points |
For a 0-point version, use:
Cauliflower rice
Cooking spray instead of oil
No cheese/hummus
Zero-point veggies and lean chicken