Low Carb Chicken Melt
Indulge in the savory satisfaction of a **Low Carb Chicken Melt**, a protein-packed recipe that's both delicious and diet-friendly. Featuring tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, this dish bursts with flavor while keeping carbs at bay. A touch of smoked paprika and garlic powder adds depth, while freshly chopped green onions bring a pop of freshness. Baked to melty perfection, this chicken creation is served atop crisp butter lettuce leaves, making it a light yet indulgent option for low-carb enthusiasts. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this easy, oven-ready meal is perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on taste. Keywords: low carb, chicken melt, easy dinner recipe, gluten-free, high-protein meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 stalks green onions
- 4 leaves butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
While the chicken is cooking, mix cream cheese and sour cream in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
Finely chop the green onions and mix half of them into the cream cheese and sour cream mixture.
Once the chicken is browned, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
Top the cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, dividing it evenly between the two pieces of chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve each chicken breast on a large butter lettuce leaf and garnish with the remaining chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3030 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.8 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1238 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
