Weight-loss surgery recipes using chicken as the main ingredient.
White Chicken Chili It’s recipe #2 for Chili Week! Yummmzies!!! This is another super quick weeknight meal idea. You can never have enough! Here’s the deal with chili people. Beans are starchy. Protein, yes…but starchy. If you are a weight-conscious person, my recommendation is to go heavy on the meat, and light on the … Continue reading "White Chicken Chili"
Southwest Burger with Avocado I love the variety you can make with burgers. The first time I tell someone to eat their burger without the bun, I get a very…very dirty look. It’s okay. I can take it. I proceed to tell them of all the ways to make their burger patty and suddenly … Continue reading "Southwest Burger with Avocado"
Pepper and Peach Fajita Chicken You wouldn’t think adding fruit to you fajitas would be so amazing….but it seriously IS! I love the addition of the sweet fruit with the spicy taco chicken flavor. Mmmm mmm!!
Mushroom Bruschetta Chicken I found this recipe on the Kraft Foods website – one of my favorite online recipe sites! This is a great weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and gives a great flavor…if you like mushrooms that is. Mushrooms = Food Controversy. You love ’em, or you hate ’em!
Cajun Seasoned Stuffed Chicken Breast I got this recipe off a blog a long time ago and modified it a little. I really, really loved it and wish I could remember who I can give credit to for this great idea! I replace the breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese to keep the starch content down. Great way … Continue reading "Cajun Seasoned Stuffed Chicken Breast"
Bread free chicken nuggets! Ideal for patients following a low carb diet after Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, DS or other WLS procedure. Chicken nuggets made nicely! I have always been a big, BIG fan of chicken nuggets and barbecue sauce. I had my doubts when I first created this, but let me assure you, I … Continue reading "Bread-Free Chicken Nuggets"
Balsamic Chicken Summer Squash Salad High protein, low carb and dairy free dinner with fresh flavors. For patients on a low carb post-bariatric surgery diet. Yummy in your tummy salad. If you like salads, roasted squash, and balsamic vinegar on your chicken. Well then, you’ll really like this. Many patients ask when they can … Continue reading "Balsamic Chicken Summer Squash Salad"
Chicken Breast with Tomato & Basil Queso An all time favorite recipe at our house This bariatric friendly recipe is fast, simple and OH so tasty. The original version was found in a Kraft Foods Magazine years ago. I adapted it to cut on fat content but couldn’t tell you what it was that I … Continue reading "Chicken Breast with Tomato & Basil Queso"
Pizza Chicken with Turkey Pepperoni Many postop Gastric Sleeve and Bypass patients will tell me they miss pizza. My response? You need to try this recipe! There are several creative ways to try low carb recipes that satisfy that pizza taste. I love this one the most, but I also use Zucchini Pizza Crust for another great … Continue reading "Pizza Chicken with Turkey Pepperoni"
