Weight-loss surgery recipes using chicken as the main ingredient.
Soft Chicken Lasagna Bowl I must give this recipe credit to a friend and weight-loss surgery patient who created this when she was in dire need of something different! The soft food phase is designed to allow you to fully heal from weight-loss surgery but slowly re-introduce foods. It’s okay to get a … Continue reading "Soft Chicken Lasagna Bowl"
Pepper and Pepperjack Stuffed Chicken Are you ready for a super simple dinner with more flavor than you worked for?? Here’s a hint on how easy this meal is – every single ingredient is in the name. Peppers. Pepper Jack. Chicken. You see where I’m going with this, don’t you?! I sliced chicken in half … Continue reading "Pepper and Pepperjack Stuffed Chicken"
Slow Cooker: 4 Ingredient Green Chile Chicken Who doesn’t need another slow cooker recipe?? Who doesn’t need another 4 ingredient recipe?! Exactly. So why would I not share?? Especially if you are a weight-loss surgery patient. If you’ve had Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass surgery, slow cooker meals mean you can make a lot … Continue reading "Slow Cooker: 4 Ingredient Green Chile Chicken"
Tuscan Chicken Skillet – Bariatric Recipes If you enjoy Italian styled meals, this chicken skillet dinner is sure to please. Chicken tenderloins cook much faster saving you time and is likely a good sized portion for a postop weight-loss surgery patient. I adapted the original recipe from Paleo Leap to fit a bariatric friendly diet. … Continue reading "Tuscan Chicken Skillet – Bariatric Recipes"
Barbecue Chicken Salad – Bariatric Recipes The other night I came home tired and not wanting to make the meatloaf I had planned. You KNOW I’m tired when I’m not up for making meatloaf…I LOVE meatloaf! So I called an audible and made a really fast Barbecue Chicken Salad. What makes this super fast in my house … Continue reading "Barbecue Chicken Salad – Bariatric Recipes"
Margarita Grilled Chicken Last Friday I shared one of my very favorite was to get a meat and veggie meal together FAST. My grill and/or grill pan! I can layer the meat and veggies all at once and be free to unload my dishwasher and refill my water bottle :) I also said I … Continue reading "Margarita Grilled Chicken"
White Enchilada Zucchini Boats It’s amazing what can be done with a hollowed out zucchini. I mean seriously! Did you ever think so much good could come of this vegetable that we didn’t do much with for so long? Zucchini Parmesan Bites. Zucchini Pasta. Zucchini Lasagna. Cheeseburger Zucchini Pie. It simply amazing me what … Continue reading "White Enchilada Zucchini Boats"
Zucchini Pesto Pasta After weight-loss surgery, noodles are a no go. Pasta is high in carbohydrates, which slows weight-loss, and they tend to swell up in the stomach pouch which makes things uncomfortable. But! I have GREAT news! Zucchini noodles prepared in there right way really does make you think you’re eating pasta! Same great flavors. … Continue reading "Zucchini Pesto Pasta"
Chicken Avocado Burger – Bariatric Recipes This recipe is way too simple for avocado lovers to miss. With hunks of avocado mixed in the chicken burger patty, you will get an awesome surprise of creamy avocado in each bite! Because avocado is packed with heart healthy fats, you do need to be cautious of … Continue reading "Chicken Avocado Burger – Bariatric Recipes"
Spicy, Sweet & Sour Grilled Chicken I found this original recipe on Pinterest and modified it only slightly to become bariatric friendly. One of my favorite foodie websites is Epicurious which is where this recipe first originated. This recipe will take more time than most of the recipes I share. In fact, I made the sauce … Continue reading "Spicy, Sweet & Sour Grilled Chicken"
