Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

All the taste of a classic chicken pot pie without the unhealthy crust. Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast (if you have cooked chicken, skip steps 1-3 below) 1-1/2 Tb coconut or MCT oil, divided 1 Tb italian seasoning (or mix thyme, basil, sage, oregano) 1 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste 1 onion, chopped 2 […]

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Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

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2-4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb unpeeled, raw shrimp 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 Tbsp coconut or mct oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 lb chicken breast (or thigh), cut into 1″ chunks 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cups okra, chopped 1 tsp hot sauce (to taste) 1/2 tsp black pepper […]

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Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)

2-4 servings Note: Traditional Arroz Caldo has egg mixed into the liquid to thicken it, or boiled eggs served whole on top; we are omitting that step to reduce the fat content. If you’d like to add extra protein, boil some eggs and serve the soup with the diced egg white on top.  We’ve also […]

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Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken

Submitted by MI40 Nation Member Stephanie Ingredients: 3-4 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 4 large tomatoes, diced 1.5 c (roughly) of your favorite salsa 2 Tb garlic powder 2 Tb red pepper flakes 1 Tb black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste) Directions: 1. Place chicken in crock pot […]

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced (or more if desired!) 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 8-12 oz assorted mushrooms, chopped 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1-2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp white pepper (black works as well) 1 cup grass-fed, organic whole milk mixed with 1 Tb potato or […]

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Tomato & Zucchini Pie

Note: Add chopped, cooked ham or chicken to the zucchini mixture if you want to add extra protein Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or sliced 4 small or 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1-1/2 c gluten-free breadcrumbs 3 eggs (or 6 egg whites), whisked together 1/2 c parmesan cheese […]

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Bubble and Squeak Cakes

Note: The name “Bubble and Squeak” comes from the sound made when the air escapes the cakes as they are cooking. If you prefer, you can make one large “Bubble and Squeak” in a pie plate or casserole dish rather than individual cakes in a muffin tin, as shown here. Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, diced […]

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Cream of Chicken Soup

*Note: With the ratio of ingredients provided, this is more like a stew – heavy on the chicken.  If you’d prefer a “thinner” version, increase the chicken stock to 6 cups. 2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups chicken […]

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Mediterranean Chicken Stew

2-4 Servings Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 2 Tb avocado or MCT oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 zucchini, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried dill salt and pepper to […]

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Homemade Sushi

Note: Sushi is a bit finicky, but makes a great meal. Only try this when you have time to play around and are feeling adventurous. Once you get the hang of it, it will become a staple meal: protein plus carbs in a convenient ‘to-go’ packaging.  Although the rolls you see in sushi restaurants typically […]

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Hawaiian Burger Inspired Chicken Skewers

Servings: 2-4 (easily doubled!) Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast or thigh 8 oz ham (or bacon) 1 bell pepper 1 onion (or 1 c pearl onions) 2 Tbs coconut, avocado, or MCT oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced 1/4 c pineapple juice For Serving: Mixed Greens or Butter/Romaine Lettuce Fresh tomato, sliced […]

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Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Servings: 2-4 (easily doubled!) Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast or thigh 2 Tbs coconut, avocado, or MCT oil 1/2 Tbs sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced 1 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs honey Directions: 1. Slice chicken into chunks (about 1″) and place in a large bowl. 2. Add remaining ingredients […]

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