Baked zucchini with Chicken and Cheese (Keto for beginners)

 

Serves 4

• 500 gr chicken breasts, cubed
• 15 ml butter
• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 2 zucchinis, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 5 ml thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 125 ml cream cheese, softened
• 60 ml mayonnaise
• 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 250 ml mozzarella, shredded

1. Preheat the oven to 370F (190C).
2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add in the chicken ; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Place in shallot, zucchini cubes, black pepper, garlic, bell pepper, salt, and thyme ; cook for 5 minutes until tender ; set aside.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce ; stir in the chicken and sauteed vegetables.
5. Place the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes ; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake until browned, about 5 minutes.

Per serving : Cal 488 ; Fat 38g ; Net carbs 5.2g ; Protein 23g

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