Ww Cola Chicken
Looking for a healthy, flavorful twist on weeknight chicken dinners? This WW Cola Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a tangy, sweet-savory glaze made from diet cola and reduced-sugar ketchup. With just a handful of pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, and an optional splash of soy sauce for extra depth, this low-calorie meal is both Weight Watchers-friendly and packed with flavor. Ready in under 35 minutes, this one-pan dish is an easy, guilt-free option for busy nights. Serve it over steamed veggies or rice for a satisfying, wholesome meal that the entire family will love. Perfect for anyone seeking quick, healthy dinner ideas with minimal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces Diet cola (e.g., Diet Coke or Coke Zero)
- 0.5 cup Reduced-sugar ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place it over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the diet cola and stir in the reduced-sugar ketchup until well combined. Add soy sauce, if using, for extra flavor.
Bring the cola-ketchup mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a glaze-like consistency.
Test the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once done, remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the WW Cola Chicken with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice. Spoon the extra sauce over the chicken for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3797 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 217.6 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
