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Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke

This low carb chicken skillet contains a wonderful blend of simple ingredients, including red bell pepper, artichoke hearts and parsley.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

 

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This dish is filling enough for lunch for two people, but if you're serving it for dinner you might like to add something like cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles. For this recipe I've used a small jar of marinated artichoke hearts, but a small can would work fine too.

How to Make Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke

Cut two chicken breasts into chunks.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

Heat some butter and olive oil in a large skillet. When the butter has melted, add the chicken and some minced garlic (or garlic paste). Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked on all sides, stirring frequently.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

While the chicken cooks, seed and dice a red bell pepper.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

Add the bell pepper to the skillet, and continue to cook until it has softened and the chicken has cooked through.

Next, add the drained artichoke hearts and stir well. Taste for seasoning, and add salt, pepper and even a splash of lemon juice if you feel like it needs it.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

Finish with some chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

I love the combination of colors, don't you?

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke - a simple lunch recipe

 

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Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke

Low Carb Chicken Skillet with Red Pepper and Artichoke

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This low carb chicken skillet contains a wonderful blend of simple ingredients, including red bell pepper, artichoke hearts and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast, sliced or cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp minced garlic, or garlic paste
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 6.5 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • salt and pepper
  • splash of lemon juice, optional
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. When the butter has melted, add the chicken breast and garlic.
  2. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked on all sides, stirring frequently.
  3. Add the bell pepper, and continue to cook until it has softened and the chicken has cooked through. Add the drained artichoke hearts and stir well.
  4. Taste for seasoning, and add salt, pepper and lemon juice if necessary. Finish with the parsley, and serve.

Notes

5g net carbs per serving (half the recipe)

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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size Half the recipe
Amount Per Serving Calories 393Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 102mgSodium 586mgCarbohydrates 8gNet Carbohydrates 5gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 25g
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