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Low Carb Chicken Philly Stuffed Zucchini

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low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini

 

Low carb chicken philly cheesesteak all over again!! Yes, it’s true.  I have managed to find yet another way for you to enjoy chicken philly in the comfort of your own home.  Still low carb, still delicious.  This time I’ve tweaked the recipe to use ground chicken and it’s stuffed into zucchini to make a delicious low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini!  How do you make low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini you ask?  Well, since you asked, let’s get this chicken philly party started…

 

 

stuffed zucchini

The zucchini boats ready for the oven.

To start the recipe, I go ahead and prep the zucchini so it can be cooking in the oven while I make the filling.

stuffed zucchini filling

Browned ground chicken

The ground chicken gets a shot of seasonings and is browned in batches to build flavor.  Try not to crowd the chicken into a small skillet or it will steam instead of brown.  Browning creates the flavor.

 

stuffed zucchini filling

Diced veggies ready for sautéing

You can use either fresh or frozen veggies.  The frozen veggies are a great time-saver.  If you have other types of peppers on hand, you may substitute those for the bell peppers.  Also, mushrooms are delicious in this recipe!

 

stuffed zucchini filling

The cooked filling ready to be stuffed into zucchini boats.

If you wish to make the filling ahead of time, just place it in the refrigerator until you are ready.  You may also go ahead and stuff the zucchini.  When ready complete the recipe, pour the cheese over then bake in a 350 degree oven until heated.

 

low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini

 

low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini
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Low Carb Chicken Philly Stuffed Zucchini

Low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini delivers all the flavor you need but without all the carbs.  Make it family friendly and serve in slider buns.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 331 kcal
Author easyhealthllc.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, ground
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup queso

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  

  2. Combine chicken, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.  Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with seasonings.  Set aside.

  3. Clean zucchinis then half lengthwise and scoop out inside. Coat lightly with the 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Bake for 20 minutes until tender.

  4. While zucchini bakes, heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook ground chicken in 2 batches until brown-about 10 minutes per batch.  (Dividing batches will help the chicken brown rather than steam.  If you have a very large skillet, then you can cook it all at once.) Set browned chicken aside.

  5. Using the same skillet, sautéed bell pepper and onion in remaining olive oil until tender- about 6-8 minutes.

  6. Add cooked chicken to cooked veggies and fill zucchini.

  7. Melt queso and pour over each zucchini. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Chicken Philly Stuffed Zucchini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 1325mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 9g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin A 30.3%
Vitamin C 91.1%
Calcium 15.7%
Iron 12.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

chicken philly stuffed zucchini

Low carb chicken philly stuffed zucchini features ground chicken browned with veggies and stuffed into zucchini boats. Drizzle cheese over the top for a delicious low carb meal. Make it family friendly and serve the filling with a side of slider buns.

Easy Pesto Chicken

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low carb pesto chicken

Don’t you just love pesto??  It is awesomely delicious and can be used in so many recipes! The traditional use for pesto (in my mind) is with pasta, which is also very good,  but I want to branch out and see if I can add a touch of pesto to other recipes.  Since pesto is basically oil, basil, nuts and garlic, it is a low carb food.  In today’s post, I will show you how to make pesto chicken (I grilled mine but you can also cook on the stove top) and ways to incorporate it into delicious low carb meals.  Lets get started:

HOW TO MAKE PESTO CHICKEN

pesto in measuring cup

Measure out your pesto.  You may use either homemade pesto or store bought.  Don’t you just love the color??  

 

 

 

raw chicken mixed with pesto

A shot of the chicken mixed with the pesto.  The chicken breast I had was fairly thick, so I cut it into rounds. 

 

 

 

pesto chicken on grill

This pic shows the pesto chicken on the grill.  Don’t be discouraged to try this recipe if you don’t have a grill!  You can get excellent results on your stove stop- especially if you are using an iron skillet.

 

 

pesto chicken

Here’s a shot of the finished pesto chicken with a little mozzarella cheese melted on top.  YUM!  See the next few pics for ideas on how to use the chicken in some low carb meals.  

 

 

pesto chicken sandwich

Try the pesto chicken in a sandwich using very thin sliced bread!  I added lettuce and tomato and some caesar dressing.  Feel free to use your favorite dressing.  (The bread I used was about 7gm carb per slice.)

 

 

pesto chicken salad

Pesto chicken adds a burst of flavor to salads. Here I added roasted red peppers, spinach, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.  

 

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Low Carb Pesto Chicken

Keep low carb pesto chicken on hand to add a burst of flavor to salads and wraps.  Chop it up and stuff into mushrooms and bell peppers.  

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword pesto chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 218 kcal
Author easyhealthllc.com

Ingredients

  • 1.75 lb chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese optional

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into long thin pieces. Place in small mixing bowl.

  2. Add pesto to chicken and mix well to coat all pieces.  Place in refrigerator until ready to cook.

  3. Either sautéed pieces in iron skillet (coated with olive oil) or grill over medium heat until chicken is completely done  and registers 165 degrees on meat thermometer.  

  4. Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella or parm cheese and melt. (optional)

  5. Use chicken on salads, in wraps or sandwiches.  Use as protein food for meal prep.  

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Pesto Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 496mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin A 6.2%
Vitamin C 1.9%
Calcium 7%
Iron 3.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Make low carb pesto chicken and keep on hand to add a burst of flavor to salads and wraps. Simple and easy to make- uses just 2 ingredients! Takes the boredom out of your healthy low carb diet.

Low Carb Broccoli Salad

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low carb broccoli salad

 

Low carb broccoli salad is the perfect side dish- loaded with healthy and delicious ingredients like broccoli (obviously), green onions and sunflower seeds.  I wanted to make this recipe even easier!  Instead of a homemade mayonnaise dressing, I went with coleslaw dressing which worked perfectly!  All the ingredients are low carb so it’s a dish everyone can enjoy.  

broccoli salad
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Low Carb Broccoli Salad

A super easy and delicious broccoli salad- perfect for picnics, side dish or anytime.  Uses coleslaw dressing to make it quick and simple.  Bonus- this recipe is low carb so it's diabetes-friendly.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 green onions cleaned and chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup coleslaw dressing

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Broccoli Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 269mg 11%
Potassium 286mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 10.1%
Vitamin C 75.2%
Calcium 4.7%
Iron 6.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

broccoli salad

A super easy and delicious broccoli salad- perfect for picnics, side dish or anytime. Uses coleslaw dressing to make it quick and simple. Bonus- this recipe is low carb so it's diabetes-friendly.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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Chicken cordon bleu casserole is one of those recipes that everyone loves-especially when it has a delicious creamy sauce!  Chicken tenders lightly sautéed then covered in layers of ham, cheese and hollandaise sauce make this a family favorite.  I find this is my go-to recipe whenever I want quick low carb comfort food.  Kids love the tasty ham and cheese topping on these tenders- they can help in the kitchen by adding the layered ingredients.

 

chicken cordon bleu casserole

What is Chicken Cordon Bleu?

Chicken cordon bleu recipes generally consist of a chicken breast layered with ham and Swiss cheese then rolled up.  The chicken breast is then rolled in breadcrumbs and baked.  This is a fairly time consuming process, but is a delicious entree for special events.  For an in-depth and classic recipe check out The New York Times website recipe  “Original Chicken Cordon Bleu”.

How do you make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole?

Traditional chicken cordon bleu can be rather time consuming but this chicken cordon bleu casserole recipe makes things much easier!

  • The ingredients are layered- a huge time saver
  • Use a hollandaise sauce mix which can be prepared in minutes- this adds incredible flavor
  • The recipe can be prepared in advance up to the point of baking.  Perfect for busy weeknights or for a low-stress meal anytime

Bonus- this recipe is also low carb!

Lets get started with step by step instructions about how to make chicken cordon bleu casserole! Gather your ingredients…

ingredients for chicken cordon bleu casserole

Ingredients for Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

STEP 1

Prepare hollandaise sauce according to the package directions.  My hollandaise sauce required butter and water.  If you made your sauce ahead of time, no need to warm it up-it will heat in the oven.

hollandaise sauce

Prepared hollandaise sauce

STEP 2

Sprinkle the tenders with rotisserie seasoning

chicken with rotisserie seasoning

Seasoned chicken tenders

STEP 3

Brown the tenders in an oven-proof skillet

 

browned tenders

Lightly browned chicken tenders

STEP 4

Layer ingredients

hollandasie sauce on chicken layer

Spoon hollandasie sauce over chicken tenders

 

diced ham layer chicken cordon bleu

Then add diced ham

 

swiss cheese layer chicken cordon bleu

Next add shredded Swiss cheese

STEP 5

Bake until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted

baked chicken cordon bleu casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Hope you and your fellow diners enjoy this low carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole!  Be sure to check out my other popular low carb recipes including:

Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

Low Carb Beef Stroganoff Bowl

 

low carb chicken cordon bleu

baked chicken cordon bleu casserole
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

A delicious low carb casserole full of ham, cheese and hollandaise sauce.  Takes just minutes to make this easy meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg hollandaise sauce, prepared
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp rotisserie seasoning
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 oz ham, diced
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

  2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet.  Sprinkle tenders with rotisserie seasoning.  

  3. Brown tenders (1-2 minutes on each side)in batches to avoid crowding.  

  4. Place tenders in a single layer in skillet.  Top with prepared hollandaise sauce, diced ham, cheese.

  5. Bake 15 minutes or until chicken tenders are fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 598mg 25%
Potassium 455mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin A 5.6%
Vitamin C 1.6%
Calcium 23.9%
Iron 6.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

chicken cordon bleu casserole

Chicken cordon bleu casserole -Chicken tenders lightly sautéed then covered in layers of ham, cheese and hollandaise sauce make this a family favorite. #lowcarb #chickencasserole

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

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peppers filled with chili and cheese

Mexican stuffed peppers are quite possibly the easiest meal EVER!  3 ingredients and one of them is chili from a fast food restaurant??  So yeah, it’s pretty easy.  Not to mention its a lower carb recipe, so no guilt either.  The chili contains beans which are a good source of fiber and helps to maintain good blood glucose control.  These Mexican stuffed peppers could be served with a side salad or would be a great recipe to make for a snack or a party.  

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese

Step 1 : Get a bag of multicolored mini peppers, clean and cut in half.   Step 2: Fill peppers with chili and sprinkle with cheese. Step 3: Bake until peppers are tender and chili is warm and bubbly.  Step 4: Devour!

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican stuffed peppers made with 3 ingredients for the easiest meal ever!  Chili and cheese stuffed peppers make a great snack or party food.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 116 kcal
Author Easyhealth, llc

Ingredients

  • 12 mini peppers
  • 12 oz chili
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  

  2. Rinse peppers and cut in half. Remove seeds. Place peppers on a foil lined baking sheet.

  3. Fill pepper halves with chili then sprinkle with cheese.

  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until peppers are tender and chili is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 464mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 71.6%
Vitamin C 278.2%
Calcium 12%
Iron 7.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Mexican stuffed peppers made with 3 ingredients for the easiest meal ever! Chili and cheese stuffed peppers make a great snack or party food. #stuffedpeppers #lowcarb