Chicken Not Pot Pie

well, this is something I kind of threw together (using veggies I had in my fridge), so you could add anything you want really, but here's the basics:

3-4 huge boneless, skinless chicken breast (mine were frozen solid)


Boil the chicken for 1-1.5hrs on medium heat in about 5 cups of water in a huge stew pot. When they are done add:

either diced onion (i used dehydrated onion, about 2tbsp)
1tbsp garlic powder
8oz chicken stock (I use rachel ray, low in carbs and no preservatives)
1/2-1 bag baby carrots, whole
1/2 head cabbage leaves, torn into pieces
1-160z bag cauliflower
salt & pepper to taste

I let all of this cook another good 1.5-2 hours on low, at the end I added 1tsp of xanthum gum to thicken it a bit, but it really didn't need it. Oh I forgot to add I shredded the chicken in the pot before I added the other ingredients.

You don't have to cook it long like this, but I didn't feel like standing over the stove that day. This made a huge pot and I have been eating on it for days and have enough for the rest of the week.

You cold use any veggies you want, but corn and peas aren't on my eating plan so they didn't get used. The carrots weren't optional:laugh:

This really does taste like the inside of a pot pie to me.

Product Review-Smokin' Joe Jones BBQ Sauce

I was disappointed when KC Masterpiece discontinued their "low calorie", which was actually low carb, bbq sauce. I finally got the courage to try this new one that people on LC friends had tried, and I really really like it. It's not as smoky and sweet as I'm used to, being from Texas, it's got more of a bite, with more vinegar, but it's really good. This will be my go to BBQ sauce for now, unless they discontinue it also. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Smokin' Joe Jones BBQ Sauce

Smokin' Joe Jones low carb healthy barbecue sauce is perfect for sugar-intolerant and carb-conscious barbeque lovers. This low carb barbeque sauce has all the healthy, natural ingredients as the Original barbecue sauce, except the honey, molasses and corn syrup.

This reduced sugar barbecue sauce is sweetened with sucralose."

Nutrition Facts
592-0001
Smokin' Joe Jones
No Sugar Added Barbecue Sauce
18 oz
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons (31g)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
Total Calories 10
Calories From Fat 0
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 115 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars <1 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Water, tomato paste, lemon juice, distilled vinegar, natural hickory smoke concentrate, caramel color, garlic, onion, salt, xanthan gum, mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, tumeric, spices), black pepper, sucralose, cayenne.

Product Review-Dixie Diner Carb Counters Ready To Eat Protein Power Brownie

I tried these "brownies" from netrition. I have really liked products from Dixie Diner before so I was expecting a lot. These don't taste anything like a brownie, nor have the consistency of one. They are pretty dry and hard. They have a weird taste, kind of like rasins or prunes. I didn't like them at all. I will not buy them again. I give them a 1 out of 5.


"Dixie Diner
Carb Counters Ready-to-Eat Protein Power Brownie

Now you can enjoy scrumptious, rich, and moist brownies anywhere, anytime; for lunch or munch. A brownie two pack ready-to-eat with that rich, chocolaty taste we all crave so much, plus 6 grams of pure protein and 8 grams of soluble fiber to satisfy those pesky hunger pangs. For a change, try shaking a little water on top and zapping them in the microwave for just a few seconds. They'll be ooey gooey, warm & good! 3 net carbs per brownie. Made with real chocolate, quality whey protein and flaxmeal, too."

275-0205 Dixie Diner Carb Counters Ready-to-Eat Protein Power Brownie, 2.4 oz. bag 6 packages Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Brownie (34g) Servings Per Container: 2 per package. Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 142 Calories From Fat 89 Total Fat 10 g 15% Saturated Fat 2 g 8% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 6 mg 2% Sodium 92 mg 4% Potassium 155 mg 4% Total Carbohydrates 11 g 4% Dietary Fiber 8 g 33% Sugars 1 g Show Net Carbs Net Carbs Minus Fiber 3 g Protein 6 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 3% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Gluten free. NO sugar alcohols or polydextrose. Ingredients: Almond meal, bakers chocolate (chocolate liqueur), whey protein concentrate, soluble vegetable fiber, cocoa, flax meal, maltodextrin, water, coconut oil, fractionated palm kernel oil, apple puree concentrate, pectin, corn starch, natural flavors, soy lecithin, malic acid, baking powder (calcium acid phosphate, baking soda), sea salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, low glycemic monosaccharide, lo han kuo, sucralose, vanilla powder. Warning: Made in a plant that processes soy, eggs, milk and peanuts. This product may contain traces of nuts.

Product Review-Smackaroos Cinnamon Flavor "Crackers"

The serving size on these crackers is 3 which is quite a large serving to me. I ate 1 cracker and was satisfied. They are very good and not really sweet at all, with a cinnamon coating on the outside. I really like them and would buy them again. I would give them a 4.5 out of 5.

Smackaroos

" Rault Foods
Smackaroos Low Carb Crackers

Smackaroos crackers are high in protein and fiber, low in sodium, and do not contain trans fats or cholesterol. Crispy, crunchy and oh so tasty. These crackers are great with dips, cheese or nothing at all.

• One net carb in three big crackers
• No sugar alcohols
• No trans fats
• No cholesterol
• Kosher

132-0006 Rault Foods Smackaroo's Low Carb Crackers, Cinnamon 4 oz box Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 3 Crackers (28g) Servings Per Container: 4 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 140 Calories From Fat 90 Total Fat 10 g 15% Saturated Fat 1 g 4% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 110 mg 5% Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2% Dietary Fiber 5 g 20% Sugars 1 g Show Net Carbs Net Carbs Minus Fiber 1 g Protein 7 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Flour (Soy/Almond/Hazelnut/Gluten), Water, Soybean Oil, Cinnamon Powder, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate), Salt, sucralose (SPLENDA brand), egg whites. Certifications: kosher If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Rault Foods at 954-984-0888

Recipes I want to try-Cerise's Cottage Pie

This recipe is quoted from cerisedownunder from LCF.

"You'll have to excuse me because I measure everything by eye and by how it tastes and not really proper measurements!
I will just guesstimate how much I used for the pie in the photo

Cerise's Cottage Pie
Good quality, chunky beef or lamb mince (enough for 3 people)
2 diced tomatoes
1 diced onion
Tomato paste
Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves of garlic, minced
Knob of ginger, minced
1-3 fresh chillies, minced
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Chicken stock

*Fry the onion in a little olive oil or butter till it has softened then add the garlic, ginger and chillies and fry for a further minute - be careful not to let the mixture burn
*Add the mince and brown all over
*Add tomatoes, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce and seasoning then cover with chicken stock (guess you could use beef too) till it's about 1inch above the surface of the mince
*Simmer till all liquid has gone (15-20 mins or so)
DONE!

Boil cauliflower till tender (I used almost 1/2 a head), drain and mash with butter, cream and sour cream - add them gradually till you get a smooth consistency then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
Spoon the mince mixture evenly into a deep baking dish, top with the cauliflower mash AKA natoes then finally the cheese
Grill it on a high heat till the top is bubbling and there is a bit of colour

Delicious served with a side salad or steamed veggies. Normally there are carrot & peas in the pie but I didn't use them since I'm on induction
This is a very traditional dish in the UK where I'm from - really hearty and satisying and great for reheating."

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake

I recently got a Ninja Blender and I love it. This is the second shake I have made with it. It comes out thick and rich, kind of taste like a blizzard from Dairy Queen, minus the candy chunks.

2tbsp peanut butter
8oz almond breeze
1 scoop PP
2 tbsp SF chocolate syrup
1/4 cup HWC
8-10 cubes of ice.

Blend all ingredients together besides the ice. After everything is well mixed, add Ice and blend until smooth.

Mom's Chicken Enchilada's Go Low Carb

This recipe makes enough for 2 batches of sauce. I froze half of it.

The counts for the sauce, 1/10th of a recipe. I figure 5 servings per batch.

Cal:74.4 , Fat:6.1 , Carbs:4.2

In a separate pot, boil 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breast until they are fall apart tender. Make the sauce in another pan and add shredded chicken. Mix well. In the traditional recipe this is stuffed inside tortillas and more sauce is put over top and it is baked.

The counts above don't include the chicken, but it wouldn't effect the carbs, just the calories and fat counts.