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Single-Serving Low-Carb Chicken Tetrazzini – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Single-Serving Low-Carb Chicken Tetrazzini

Craving a comforting bowl of pasta but sticking to a low-carb lifestyle? This single-serving Chicken Tetrazzini uses tofu shirataki noodles in a rich, savory Parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 398
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp European-style butter / 15 g (0.53 oz)
  • 2 tsp olive oil / 10 g (0.35 oz)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced white mushrooms / 8 g (0.28 oz)
  • 1 oz cooked, diced chicken breast / 16 g
  • 2 ½ tbsp heavy cream (40%) / 39 g (1.38 oz)
  • ½ oz tofu shirataki noodles / 16 g (0.56 oz)
  • 1 ½ tbsp grated Parmesan cheese / 6 g (0.21 oz)
  • Pinch of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Tetrazzini
  • The key to great shirataki is removing moisture. After rinsing, pat the noodles dry with paper towels, then consider a quick 'dry-fry' in the hot pan for a minute before adding sauce to improve their texture.
  • For a perfect melt, always grate your Parmesan from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that can result in a gritty sauce.
  • If you wish to omit the shirataki noodles, you can easily substitute them with more mushrooms or an equivalent amount of cooked spaghetti squash to fit your carb goals.
  • For a slightly more complex flavor, add a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth to the pan after the mushrooms are cooked and let it reduce before adding the cream.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the shirataki noodles according to package directions, ensuring they are well-rinsed and patted very dry.
  2. Cut them into short, bite-sized lengths.
  3. In a small nonstick frying pan, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium-low heat.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender and golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked, diced chicken breast and sauté for one more minute to heat through.
  6. Turn the heat down to low.
  7. Add the heavy cream, prepared shirataki noodles, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. Stir gently and constantly until the sauce has combined, thickened, and everything is warmed through.
  9. Do not allow it to boil.
  10. Pour the tetrazzini onto a serving plate immediately, using a spatula to scrape all of the creamy sauce from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 8.2gFat: 40g

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