Contributed By: my2gees
my2gees
This is a quick, low carb recipe that I created while on Atkins. My family, especially the 6 year old loves it. It tastes even better the next day.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breast or tender strips
1 tbl. Olive Oil
2 tsp. Seaoned Salt
3 Strips Bacon
1 bag Frozen pepper stir-fry
2 cups Shredded Mexican Four Cheese or cheddar cheese
Cooked rice (optional)
Preparation
Rinse and dry chicken with papertowel. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp season salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and sprinkle with remaining salt. Meanwhile, fry bacon in a 10 inch skillet until done (about 3 min on each side). Remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until the meat turns white (about 5 minutes. Pour pepper stirfry into skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving add bacon to skillet and stir. Place serving on plates and top with cheese. Delicious with or without rice.
Cook's Notes
Chicken can be prepared ahead of time.
Try this served in warm tortillas with lettuce and chopped tomatoes as well.
I do not suggest using bonless, skinless thighs.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 441
;
Total Fat: 26 g
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Saturated Fat: 14 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 6 g
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Protein: 43 g
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Vitamin A: 312 RE
;
Vitamin C: 13 mg
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Calcium: 440 mg
;
Sodium: 1286 mg
;
Iron: 2 mg
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Fiber: 2 g