So, the challenge began:
find a new "saucy chicken" that tastes like it AND is good for me.
I'm pretty sure I rocked this challenge!
Like, for reals!
I know, you can thank me later while your scarfing it down
and not feeling bad one bit because you just stuffed your face with healthy goodness!
(and as a bonus...it's a crock pot meal! Double Win!)
Ingredients
Saucy Chicken:
- 4-5 chicken breasts
- 1 pkg light laughing cow cheese (all 8 slices)
- 1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1/2 large onion chopped into large pieces (optional - not on plan with 5&1)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- fresh cut chives
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/2 c. non-fat greek yogourt
Cauliflower Rice:
- 2 lb. bag cauliflower florets (or one large cauliflower)
Directions
Saucy Chicken:
- Blend the individual slices of Light Laughing Cow Cheese with the chicken broth. This breaks up the cheese because it doesn't melt as easy. Pour it into the crock pot.
- Add the chicken, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, chives, garlic, and spinach (optional) to the crock pot.
- Cook on low 5-6 hours.
(This is before I added the spinach :) |
Shred chicken while still in the crock pot/sauce
Stir in non-fat greek yogurt
Cauliflower Rice:
Blend the cauliflower to tiny pieces...voila! cauliflower rice! Put it into a microwaveable bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 5 min. Let sit 5 min. Stir. Microwave another 5 min. Let sit for 5 min. Check how tender the cauliflower is. (If needed microwave an additional 5 min.)
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Scoop some cauliflower rice and pour your saucy chicken right on top!
Aaaand begin to enjoy the guilt-free
(almost as good as mom's saucy chicken) deliciousnesss!
Makes approximately 4-5 lean & green servings
P.S. If you aren't on 5&1 and just want a healthier version of the saucy chicken,
this could easily be served over rice instead.
But, honestly, cauliflower rice is a pret-ty dang good replacement!
Enjoy!
For those that are counting calories ...
1 comment
I am definitely going to make this!