Description
Learn how to make low carb healthy dinner recipes made easy! Cozy, flavorful, and quick meals perfect for weeknights. Discover tips, fresh ingredients, and step-by-step instructions for wholesome dinners your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast or thighs (skinless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized or chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- A handful of fresh herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: slice bell peppers, spiralize zucchini, mince garlic, chop herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 4–5 minutes each side. Remove.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add bell peppers and zucchini. Cook 5 minutes.
- Return chicken, add cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs, serve immediately.
Notes
Use olive oil generously for flavor and moisture. Spiralized zucchini is a perfect low carb pasta substitute. Fresh herbs at the end enhance aroma and taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet to keep vegetables crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90