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    Home » Low Carb

    10 Best Diabetes Chicken Recipes

    By Charlotte  |  December 30, 2020

    Posted In: Chicken, Diabetes Diet, Low Carb, low carb casseroles, Main Dish

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    chicken with melted cheese in black skillet with text

    Our most popular diabetes-friendly one pan chicken recipes you can make in less than 30 minutes. From chicken Philly cheesesteak to Mexican queso chicken, we have your low carb chicken needs covered. Cooking tips and side dish recommendations included!

    best diabetes chicken recipes

    Pro Tips for Making Diabetes Friendly Chicken Recipes

    • Short on time?  Choose chicken tenders for your recipe as these will cook in the least amount of time.  They also thaw fast in a pinch.  Just be sure to avoid overcooking them.  Chicken is fully cooked at 165°F.
    • Most of these meals can be prepared in one pan for ease of preparation.  Choose a non-stick pan or iron skillet.
    • Whenever you need boiled chicken, use chicken broth instead of water.  This will add a delicious flavor to your chicken.

    Diabetes Friendly Side Dish Ideas

    Try to choose low carb veggies and side dishes depending upon your health professional's personalized carb recommendations.  Minimize potatoes, rice and pasta in favor of non-starchy vegetables and/or substitutes like cauliflower-rice, high fiber pasta, etc. Check out these options:

    • Low Carb Tex Mex Squash Casserole
    • Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
    • Picnic Tomato Caprese Cups
    • Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Low Carb Chicken Recipes

    Here's a delicious chicken cheesesteak sandwich that is one of the most visited recipes on this site! Our readers love this recipe!

    Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
    Family friendly low carb chicken philly cheesesteak comes together in a snap.  Serve in bowls for the low carb eaters and on a hoagie bun for everyone else.
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    Chicken Philly Cheesesteak

    Next up is a chicken cordon bleu recipe that will be your new go-to recipe when you want something a little different that will wow your family and guests!

    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
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    chicken with ham, cheese,sauce

    One pot recipes are the best! This one takes all your favorite Mediterranean ingredients and turns them into a flavor explosion that will have you coming back for more.

    Low Carb Mediterranean Chicken
    Low carb Greek seasoned chicken thighs make a delicious and healthy one pot meal. Served on a bed of mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese.
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    Greek chicken thigh with melted cheese on bed of spinach

    Here we have "twist" on the philly chicken cheesesteak favorite. How can you go wrong with queso and rotel?

    Low Carb Mexican Chicken Bowl
    A delicious low carb variation of philly cheesesteak with queso cheese, rotel tomatoes and rotisserie chicken. Ready in less than 30 minutes.
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    chicken strips, tomatoes, green peppers and queso in black skillet

    Anyone for BBQ? You will want this one in your weekly menu line-up for sure! Be sure to use a low carb sauce to keep it diabetes friendly.

    Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl
    A low carb bbq chicken bowl that will please all your diners. Browned pieces of chicken and onions in a low carb bbq sauce topped with melted cheese.
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    shredded bbq chicken and onions in skillet with melted yellow cheese

    Another one dish meal here! So satisfying and colorful! Another recipe you will want to add to your rotation.

    Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    Cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breasts are a family favorite. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, rotel and cheese make a quick, low carb meal option.
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    chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cheese

    Pesto chicken is another flavor packed recipe that is so versatile. Cook up a batch and keep it handy to use throughout the week for quick, healthy meals.

    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.  
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    pesto chicken on grill

    Here's a recipe that pleases back kids AND adults! No one can resist skillet chicken tenders- makes a great family friendly meal option.

    Low Carb Skillet Chicken Tenders
    These low carb skillet chicken tenders taste like they were cooked on the grill!  Cook up a batch and use all week for easy low carb meals. 
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    chicken tenders in skillet

    Alfredo sauce makes this recipe a standout! Add in a lower carb pasta or zoodles as a base then ladle on the creamy sauce.

    Low Carb Chicken Alfredo
    A low carb keto chicken Alfredo recipe perfect for weeknight meals.  Uses leftover chicken and store bought Alfredo sauce for a quick and easy meal the whole family will love. 
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    keto alfredo in blog skillet

    3 ingredients and one pot! What's not to love? Be sure to use a low carb salsa to keep the carbs reined in.

    Low Carb Salsa Chicken
    Low carb salsa chicken is a simple and easy recipe the whole family will love. 3 ingredients- Use your favorite low carb salsa, chicken tenders and cheese.
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    chicken covered with salsa and melted cheese

    Need more diabetes-friendly meal ideas?

    • 10 Best Diabetes Breakfast Ideas
    • 10 Best Diabetes Lunch Ideas
    • 10 Best Diabetes Dinner Ideas

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