1. Lemon Garlic Chicken Broccoli Skillet
This quick skillet is fresh, garlicky, high in protein, and packed with broccoli for an easy low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, to taste
- Optional parmesan and parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender.
- Stir in garlic and lemon juice.
- Serve with parmesan, parsley, or chili flakes if desired.
Food Safety Tip: Chicken should reach 165°F before serving.
2. Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Rice Bowls
These fajita bowls are colorful, filling, and full of weeknight flavor without needing tortillas or regular rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Avocado, salsa, cilantro, or Greek yogurt, for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Cook chicken with fajita seasoning until golden and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and onion.
- Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add cauliflower rice and stir until hot.
- Finish with lime juice and toppings.
Meal Prep Tip: Store chicken and cauliflower rice separately from avocado, salsa, and yogurt toppings.
3. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Zucchini Noodles
This low-carb dinner feels rich and cozy with tender chicken, zucchini noodles, spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken tenders
- 4 cups zucchini noodles
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or light cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parmesan, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet.
- Stir in Greek yogurt or light cream cheese until creamy.
- Add zucchini noodles and toss for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and serve with parmesan.
Zucchini Tip: Do not overcook zucchini noodles. They only need a quick toss so they stay fresh instead of watery.
