With the hot weather we’ve had lately, I looked to a quick and easy chicken and broccoli dinner that didn’t heat up the kitchen too much. This might work in a microwave, but it would lack the crispiness of the cheese from the oven. However, all the needed ingredients can be cooked in a microwave, and you can use pre-cooked chicken.

This is a recipe I saw on Facebook from KetoSnacks with a few additions to add a bit more seasoning. I also added one cup of cubed and steamed turnips to the mix to add a little more bulk. They are optional.

Serve with a side salad if you trust the lettuce. Or you could use a nice Mediterranean salad with onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese in a vinaigrette. Or have just a piece of low carb toast with it.

Easy Low Carb Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Dinner

Ingredients:

2 cups diced chicken, fully cooked
12 broccoli, steamed
1 cup turnips, peeled, cubed, and cooked
1 cup Alfredo sauce Bertolli
1 cup shredded mozzarella
4 tbsp bacon pieces, fully cooked
1/2 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Regular Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or minced garlic
1/2 tbsp Oregano powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a large baking dish with butter or oil spray.

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well.

Pour into the baking dish and use a spoon to spread it evenly.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 more minutes until the food is lightly browned.

Let cool 5 minutes, cut into four pieces and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information per servings:
Calories: 428 Fat: 29g Sodium: 443mg Carbohydrates: 11g Fiber: 3g Protein: 32g Net Carbs: 8g

If you don’t use the turnups, it is Net Carbs 6.67g

This can also be made with cauliflower substituting for broccoli or turnips for about the same carb count.

Note: Nutrition information is based on the ingredients I used in this recipe and my measurements. Although they are a close calculation, your results may be slightly higher or lower. Ingredient substitutions may affect the carb count. Different brands may have other carb counts.

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