Paul and I have been on a low carb eating plan since August. Now, over the holidays that train derailed a bit, but we’re getting back into the swing of things. We’ve found a few recipes that we cook on the regular, and I thought maybe you’d like to see some low carb options, too. Today’s recipe was introduced to me by my mom. She handed me a container of it one random morning I had to take the dogs to her house, and I ate it for lunch. Goodness, it was good! I immediately asked for the recipe, and I cooked it myself for the first time last week. It is delicious and filling and low carb. Let’s talk about how to make it.
Where Can I Get the Recipe?
The original recipe is from It’s Simple by howtothisandthat.com. There is a plethora of low carb and keto recipes on this website, and I’ve already found several that I’d like to try.
Here’s the recipe I used for the casserole: Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe
Don’t worry. It’s adaptable.
I’m telling you….it’s as if the universe didn’t want me to make this casserole. But where there’s a will there’s a way, and sometimes you just have to improvise when things don’t go according to plan.
I believe that’s a life lesson right there, folks.
There were no onions to be had in the grocery store (#supplychainissues), and the red bell pepper I bought was moldy on the inside when I cut it open. I had a can of Rotel, so I threw that in with the green bell pepper and called it a day. The recipe also calls for chicken breasts, but I bought chicken thighs, so I used those instead. Didn’t seem to make a difference in the taste. I suppose you could use any type of meat you wanted: ground beef, venison, turkey, rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, etc. It would probably just alter the nutritional facts of the original recipe. Also, the recipe calls for cooked chicken, so I boiled mine and shredded it to go into the casserole.
What Should I Serve With It?
At the beginning of our low carb journey, Paul and I started eating salads before every meal. It helps us to fill up on something healthier and therefore eat smaller portions of the main course. That’s what we ate with ours. A simple side salad can do wonders. I also think some roasted or steamed veggies would be great alongside this casserole.
More To Come
I am planning to share more of these low carb recipes here on the blog, so I sure hope you’ll stick around and try them out with me. Happy cooking!
