PSMF AND CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH GRAVY

 

So here I am again.  I'm sort of beginning a trial of the Protein Sparing Modified Fast.  Sort of I say, because I am desperate, I'm needing something to give me a new start and back to doing keto/low carb in a more healthy way, and still learning this, so if you are a pro at it, please be kind.  There are many ways of doing this from all my YouTube viewing and reading and so forth, and I've come up with my own modified view... my own plan, which is what I usually do with any way of eating.

This is not technically a "way of eating" or a lifestyle, however.  It is a quick fix, a jump start, a fast fat loss method, not one you do long term.  I'm not really liking the very low fat part of it, but it's temporary.  I can live with temporary and whatever helps me get back to my norm, and helps me get rid of my newly acquired food addictions. 

If you are not doing PSMF, but low carb or keto you can do this recipe and add more fat too it... like some butter to the gravy which will make it even richer.  

This is not a great recipe creation by any means, it's pretty simple and not much creativity went into it, but I thought I'd share it because we all need some inspiration and ideas now and then for a quick, simple meal.  Quick and simple is what I do these days.  

So here ya go:

                      

* Exported from MasterCook *

                  Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Gravy

Recipe By     :Ginny

Serving Size  : 1     Preparation Time :0:00

Categories    : below 500 calories              chicken and turkey

                main dish                       PSMF

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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  8         ounces  boneless skinless chicken breast -- cut into thin strips

  4         ounces  zucchini -- made into angel hair pasta

  1/2      cup  water

  1/2      teaspoon  chicken base, Better Than Bouillon

   seasonings to taste - whatever you like

Cook chicken breast in non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray after seasoning as you like.  

As the pan becomes dryer but there are scrapings on the bottom add 1/2 cup water and let the chicken continue cooking.  

Remove chicken, add more water if necessary, scraping up all the goodness in the pan.  Add chicken bouillon, and simmer while whisking until bouillon is dissolved.

Sprinkle xanthan gum over top while continuing to whisk and and simmer.  

Simmer until reduced and thickened.  

Microwave Zucchini pasta for 2 to 3 minutes, until just heated through.  Don't overdo it or it will be too soggy.

Place chicken on top of zucchini and pour gravy over the top.  

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Per Serving: 270 Calories; 3g Fat (11.8% calories from fat); 54g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;