{"id":14716,"date":"2021-08-29T18:11:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T11:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/illume-emag.com\/?p=14716"},"modified":"2021-09-25T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T09:13:43","slug":"creamy-southwest-chicken-on-a-low-carb-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavyon.com\/en\/creamy-southwest-chicken-on-a-low-carb-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Southwest Chicken on a Low-Carb Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Low-carb chicken recipes are a necessity for many people following a <a href=\"http:\/\/lavyon.com\/eat-more-veggies-with-tiktoks-low-carb-burger-hack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">low-carb diet<\/a>. This creamy chicken skillet dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes from start to finish, thanks to the addition of canned green chiles and shredded cheese for added flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, this is one of those dishes that you can serve to family members who are not on a low-carb diet. It&#8217;s high in <a href=\"http:\/\/lavyon.com\/these-high-protein-easy-to-cook-meals-are-a-must-have-for-your-diet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">protein <\/a>and lends support to the low-carb diet&#8217;s potential health benefits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because the chiles are mild, this is not a spicy dish, but it is delicious.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14717\" style=\"width: 776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14717\" src=\"http:\/\/lavyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Photo-iStock-1.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Southwest Chicken on a Low-Carb Diet - Photo from iStock\" width=\"776\" height=\"524\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lavyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Photo-iStock-1.jpg 644w, https:\/\/lavyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Photo-iStock-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lavyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Photo-iStock-1-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creamy Southwest Chicken on a Low-Carb Diet &#8211; Photo from iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preparation ingredients:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 teaspoon pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup onion, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5-ounce can green chiles, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup cheddar, shredded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cooking it:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Season chicken with salt and pepper and cut into bite-size pieces. Saute until brown on both sides, about halfway through, adding onions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cook for an additional minute before adding the garlic.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Deglaze the pan with a splash of water if necessary.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add the green chiles and cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through on both sides and the sauce has thickened.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Serve with shredded cheese on top and serve immediately after the cheese melts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Consider adding low-carb veggies such as chopped <a href=\"http:\/\/lavyon.com\/salad-de-broccoli-traditionnelle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">broccoli<\/a> or cauliflower to increase the fiber content. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the dish to add some heat and spice. Prefer a different kind of cheese? Jack works well as a substitute for cheddar in this recipe, but you can also experiment with other cheeses, such as feta.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to pan-frying this creamy chicken dish, as this recipe does, you can prepare this recipe in a slow cooker. If you use a slow cooker, you can skip the step of chopping the chicken into small pieces and instead leave it whole.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is how: Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker, except the cheese, and add 1\/2 cup of chicken stock. Depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, anywhere between 4.5 and 6 hours on low will suffice to prepare your dish. Just before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tips for Cooking and Serving<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">This chicken skillet recipe is ideal for making ahead and reheating on the stovetop or in the oven.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">All ingredients should be cooked in a single skillet to reduce the number of dishes to clean.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Serve with refried beans or sliced avocado and a salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nutrition (per serving): <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories 191, Fat 13g, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrate 3g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Protein 15g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 388mg<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-carb chicken recipes are a necessity for many people following a low-carb diet. 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