Paleo Savory Chicken Filling
Delight your taste buds with this versatile Paleo Savory Chicken Filling, perfect as a healthy stuffing for wraps, baked vegetables, or even as a standalone meal. Packed with protein-rich chicken breast, aromatic garlic and onion, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms, this recipe is both nourishing and flavorful. Enhanced with fresh thyme and rosemary, coconut aminos, and a touch of almond flour for texture, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is ideal for those following a paleo-friendly lifestyle. Ready in under an hour, this hearty filling is a satisfying option that's simple to prepare and offers endless serving possibilities for lunch or dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, grated carrot
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced bell pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup, sliced button mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Introduce the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
Add the grated carrot, sliced celery, diced bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for another 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Stir in chopped thyme, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the almond flour over the mixture and stir in coconut aminos, mixing thoroughly until the mixture thickens slightly and is well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let it continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving as a filling or topping as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3830 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 121.9 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3119 mg | 66% | |
*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.
