Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Description

A creamy, cheesy low-carb Alfredo sauce loaded with tender chicken and crisp broccoli florets. Serve over zucchini noodles for a guilt-free decadent meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed (GI: 0)
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (GI: 15)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (GI: 0)
• 2 cups heavy cream (GI: 0)
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (GI: 0)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (GI: 0)
• Salt and pepper, to taste (GI: 0)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (GI: 0)
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (GI: 0)
• 4 large Zucchinis made into noodles (GI: 10)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.

2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink on the inside, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan.

4. In the same pan, add broccoli florets and cook until tender, but still crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

5. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook and thicken for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until it has melted and is well combined.

8. Add chicken and broccoli back into the pan and stir until everything is coated in the Alfredo sauce.

9. In a separate pan, cook the zucchini noodles over medium heat until they reach your desired consistency, about 2-4 minutes.

10. Serve the chicken and broccoli Alfredo over the zucchini noodles.

Flavor Profile Explanation:

The rich and creamy Alfredo sauce complement the tender and juicy chicken cubes while the crispy broccoli florets add a nice crunch and earthy flavor. The zucchini noodles provide a low-carb alternative to pasta and absorb the flavors of the sauce perfectly. This dish has a classic American flavor profile while being low in carbs and diabetic-friendly.

Serving Size:

This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional Information:

Diabetic Friendliness:

This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo is easily adjustable to fit a diabetic-friendly diet. With a low glycemic index, this dish is perfect for managing blood sugar levels, especially if you choose to use zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. Just be sure to watch the serving size of the Alfredo sauce as it is high in fat and calories. If you are trying to reduce fat intake, you can reduce the amount of butter and heavy cream.