Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni

Name: Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw; Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt; Black pepper; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Chili powder; Scallions; Real bacon bits; Colby Jack cheese; Butter, unsalted; Cream cheese; Almond milk; Barbeque sauce; Garlic; Cheddar cheese, natural; Shirataki Noodle; Cheddar cheese

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Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni dish

Prepare Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Lunch or dinner will be delicious with this loaded chicken breast and mac and cheese duo. Perfectly portioned chicken breasts are charred in a pan and topped with bacon bits and green onion. The toppings are sealed in place with a hefty layer of melted colby jack cheese. Served on the side of the chicken is a scoop of barbecue macaroni. Shirataki elbow noodles are cooked in a thick, gloopy cheese sauce mixed with just a little barbecue sauce for a tangy twist. If you happen to have homemade Keto barbecue sauce, you can safely use more than what is suggested! Check out one of Carb Manager’s BBQ Sauce recipes to find one you like. ### Meal Prep This Recipe This is a great recipe to use for your Keto meal prep since it’s high in fat and is easy to make in larger batches without increasing your time in the kitchen. Increase the recipe yield to as many servings as you wish to make. Simply choose a larger pan to cook more chicken breasts at once, and choose a large enough pot to make as much macaroni as needed. Each meal prep container should have a cooked chicken breast weighing approximately 3 ¼ ounces and macaroni weighing about 5 ounces. ### How Many Carbs Does Barbecue Sauce Have? There are approximately 7 grams of carbohydrates in 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce. Avoid consuming an entire tablespoon to yourself, but using a teaspoon in your cooking is a clever way to add flavor without getting all those carbs. Mix barbecue sauce into cheese sauce, tomato sauce, or other sauces and stews that could use the smokey and tangy flavors barbecue sauce adds. Check the nutritional label on any bottles you purchase - make sure it has the same amount of carbs per serving as suggested. Jessica L.

How to make Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni

Prepare 4-ounce chicken breasts by rubbing ¼ teaspoon of olive oil into each one. Season the breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder. Heat a pan over high heat on the stove. When the pan is hot, place the chicken in, seasoned side down. Cook the chicken undisturbed on one side until the spices char.
Flip the chicken over, and top the cooked breasts with minced green onion, bacon bits, and shredded colby jack cheese. You can now reduce the stove heat to medium, and place a lid over the pan. Let the chicken finish cooking for about 3 more minutes while the cheese melts. Once the chicken is finished, set it aside to rest temporarily while you pull the macaroni together in about 10 minutes.
Melt butter in a small pot over low heat on the stove. Add the cream cheese to the butter, and stir the ingredients until the cream cheese is soft and lump-free. Next, pour almond milk, barbecue sauce, and minced garlic into the pot. Stir the ingredients as you bring the almond milk to a simmer. Once the milk is hot, reduce the heat again to very low. Add the first amount of cheddar cheese to the pot, and stir until melted.
Leave the pot over the lowest heat possible, and prepare your shirataki noodles. Drain and rinse the noodles, then drain them again. Gently fold the shirataki noodles into the cheese sauce along with the final amount of shredded cheddar. Take the pot off the heat and continue folding until all the cheese is melted and thickened. Let the macaroni cool for just a few minutes before serving with the monterey chicken.

Ingredients of Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw	undefined
2. Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil	undefined
3. Salt	undefined
4. Black pepper	undefined
5. Onion powder	undefined
6. Garlic powder	undefined
7. Chili powder	undefined
8. Scallions	undefined
9. Real bacon bits	undefined
10. Colby Jack cheese	undefined
11. Butter, unsalted	undefined
12. Cream cheese	undefined
13. Almond milk	undefined
14. Barbeque sauce	undefined
15. Garlic	undefined
16. Cheddar cheese, natural	undefined
17. Shirataki Noodle	undefined
18. Cheddar cheese	undefined

Low Carb Monterey BBQ Chicken and Macaroni nutrients

caloriesKCal: 560.714 caloriesKJ: 2346.029 totalCarbs: 5.877 diabetesCarbsADA: 5.877 netCarbs: 4.945 diabetesCarbs: 4.953 fiber: 0.916 starch: 0.343 sugar: 1.972 addedSugar: 0.986 sugarAlcohols: 0.017 protein: 42.407 fat: 41.611 transFat: 1.256 monousatFat: 11.368 polyunsatFat: 2.193 omega3Fat: 0.163 omega6Fat: 1.477 saturatedFat: 22.067 cholesterol: 179.553 vitaminA: 386.918 vitaminC: 0.271 vitaminD: 0.972 vitaminE: 2.952 vitaminK: 4.904 vitaminB1: 0.115 vitaminB2: 0.526 vitaminB3: 8.782 vitaminB5: 0.41 vitaminB6: 0.942 vitaminB12: 1.105 potassium: 506.921 magnesium: 54.951 calcium: 652.319 iron: 0.791 zinc: 3.681 copper: 0.08 phosphorus: 604.089 sodium: 984.101 selenium: 52.999 folate: 31.98 choline: 19.887 alcohol: 0.029 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.072 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.184 phyticAcid: 11.295 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.013 mannitol: 0.004

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there keto-friendly alternatives to traditional pasta and rice?

Yes, you can use spiralized vegetables like zucchini for 'zoodles' or cauliflower rice as low-carb substitutes for traditional pasta and rice.

What is 'lazy keto' and is it effective?

Lazy keto focuses on monitoring only carb intake while neglecting other macros. While it can work for some, tracking all macros is recommended for better results.

Can I eat nut flours and nut butters if I have nut allergies?

If you have nut allergies, you can opt for seed flours (e.g., almond flour alternatives) and seed butters (e.g., sunflower seed butter) as substitutes.

Can I have beans and legumes on a keto diet?

Most beans and legumes are relatively high in carbs, which can make them challenging to fit within keto carb limits. Consider alternative protein sources.

How can I manage social situations and dining out on keto?

Inform your hosts or servers about your dietary preferences. Focus on protein and non-starchy veggies when dining out, and make smart choices based on the menu.