Weight Watchers Weekly Dinner Meal Ideas (Jan 13 – Jan 19)

Fridays, I send out an email outlining my dinner plans for the upcoming week that are designed to work with Weight Watchers. I also publish them on my blog. This practice helps me stay on track with my meal choices and motivates me to make healthier food decisions.

By sharing my weekly dinner plans, I aim to offer a handy resource for anyone seeking meal planning ideas or looking to add variety to their diet. For even more inspiration, check out the “101 Meal Prep Ideas from Successful Weight Watchers” guide—it’s packed with creative tips to keep your meals fresh and exciting!

My Approach to Meal Planning

Every time I fall out of the meal planning habit , I find myself relying on too much takeout, restaurant food, and unhealthy snacks. It’s shocking how quickly the pounds creep back—and how lousy I feel.

When I have even a rough idea of what I’m cooking for dinner in the coming week, I’m far less tempted by fast food or takeout. But my approach to meal planning is intentionally simple. Trying to do too much overwhelms me, so I keep it SUPER EASY: just a post-it note on the counter with a few dinners I plan to make. That’s it.

Since it’s just the two of us—myself and my husband—we often have leftovers. This means plenty of ready-made lunches or dinners for the next day. I enjoy finding creative ways to repurpose leftovers into something fresh and tasty.

Our social life is fairly active, and plans can change on a dime. That’s why flexibility is key for me. (You can read more about my approach to realistic meal planning for unpredictable schedules.)

Ultimately, I’m always asking myself, “How can I make this as easy as possible?” For me, meal planning only works when it’s simple. As long as I have a stash of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods in the fridge and pantry, I know I’m setting myself up for success.

What Do I Eat for Breakfast on Weight Watchers?

Most days my breakfast is something quick like an english muffin with almond butter, avocado toast, cottage cheese with fruit, eggs, yogurt with fruit, oatmeal or a smoothie, depending on my mood and the season.

What Do I Eat for Lunch on Weight Watchers?

Lunch is usually leftovers or some combination of soup / sandwich / salad. This formula is a proven winner for me. I never fall into the temptation of takeout when I have a jar of soup, bowl of hard boiled eggs, container or leftovers and/or salad fixings staring back at me when I open the fridge!

This Week’s WW Dinner Suggestions with Points

This week’s meal plan is all about keeping things quick and easy. You’ll find two easy healthy crockpot recipes, a simple oven recipe and a practically no cook one. The focus is on keeping things light and healthy after all the indulging of the past several weeks.

Easy 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken – I’m all about simple, flavorful meals that come together with minimal effort. One of my go-to favorites is this 2-ingredient slow cooker salsa chicken—it’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and you’ve got tender, flavorful chicken ready to go. Whether you’re craving tacos, sandwiches, or a quick protein-packed bowl, this recipe delivers on taste and convenience every time. I’ll use this to make a variety of meals including a burrito bowl, chicken taco salad and the stacked enchiladas shared below.

Skinny Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup – For years, I avoided cabbage soup. recipes, instantly associating them with the bland and uninspiring Cabbage Soup Diet of the past. I firmly believe life is too short to settle for boring food—even in the name of weight loss.

This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup changed my mind completely. It’s easy, healthy, and bursting with flavor—the exact opposite of bland! This meatless dish is incredibly simple to prepare, tastes even better as leftovers, and has all the comforting flavors of stuffed cabbage in a spoonable form. I’ll serve it with a little crusty bread or toast.

Easy English Muffin Tuna Melts – These open-faced English muffin tuna melt sandwiches serve two and make a nice light, simple lunch or supper. They are the perfect way to elevate your basic tuna sandwich into a sensational one. Serve them on their own, with a side salad or cup of soup for a heartier meal.

Easy Stacked Chicken Enchiladas – I’ll use some of the leftover CrockPot Salsa Chicken to make these easy satisfying stacked enchiladas. Serve with vegetable or salad. I’ll probably give some chopped or sliced zucchini and canned or frozen corn a quick saute.

A note about WW Points
If you’re following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here on Simple Nourished Living have been updated for the new WW program, with points displayed in the recipe card. The Check the WW Points link in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers App where you can edit it using the WW recipe builder or add it to your day.
(Must be logged into WW account on a mobile device, such as smartphone or tablet).

Tired of trying to decide what to cook?

If you are struggling with meal planning here are a couple meal planning resources to help:

My Month of Meal Month of Meal Plans eBook

My WW friend Alisha’s 12-Week eCookbook and Meal Planner and Table for Two Meal Planner and eCookbook

Customer Testimonials

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I am so thankful I found your website and continue to try new things. I started WW March 2020 (online only) and have lost almost 30 pounds and am at my goal! Slow and steady wins the race!!! (Just like the tortoise and the hare).

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