Thursday, March 12, 2009

A Delicious Low Carb Meal: Santamaker's Spicy Chicken






This is the meal that I make when I only have 5 Minutes to prepare a delicious low carb meal. Of course it takes about an hour, but I can be busy doing all kinds of fun and creative things while it cooks and the oven does all of the work.





The basic recipe only calls for chicken breast, Rotel sauce ( I like it hot, you might want to use the regular), salt and pepper.

Pour half of the sauce in a oven proof container, place chicken on top, salt and pepper it, then pour remainder of sauce on top. Cover and cook at 350 for about an hour. The longer, the more tender...


I have added to the meal by using a can of black beans (optional, it adds about 15 carbs. but worth it.) I add it first, then the sauce and chicken.

Okay, you can have it either way, it's delicious.


You can add sourcream, cheese and salsa after the chicken is done. It only adds an extra 4 carbs. and OHhhh so delicious.

Here's the chicken when it's done:

















I made rice for hubby since he doesn't need to watch his carbs and he loves it, since there is so much spicy sauce .












Here is my plate, I just used mixed greens and mushrooms.








I didn't take a picture, but I ended up putting some sour cream, cheese and salsa on top of mine and it was fantastic.



Gollum is hosting Foodie Friday, so go on over and get you some goodies.

38 comments:

Tomarie said...

Now this is my kinda eatin'!! :-) Laura

Susan @ The Good Life! said...

I will definitely have a plate of that! That looks really good! Thanks!

Jewel Sauls said...

Delicious! I love all those ingredients, so I know I would love the chicken! :D Jewel

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Rose...this looks so good!! I have done low carb before...and you are never hungry. This recipe looks especially yummy!!!Have a good weekend...Debbie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Looks delicious and so easy. The guys in my family love anything with hot Rotel in it. I'll try this one. laurie

a quiet life said...

oh it looks delish!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Sounds good! Happy Foodie Friday!~ Susan

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Rose now girl I love oven cooking...this looks wonderful and easy...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

I always love the low-carb recipes. That sounds like a keeper! Linda

Anonymous said...

Yummy, Rose! This looks fantastic. My mouth is watering!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Kat said...

This looks and sounds delicious. We eat a lot of chicken around here, and untold gallons of Ro-tel, so I have no idea why I've never thought of this. Thanks for sharing. Kathy

Kathy said...

I have never tried hot Rotel but I will now your spicy chicken looks delicious, Kathy.

Four Paws and Co said...

That looks sooo good Rose! I love anything that's fast & doesn't mess up the whole kitchen. ♥

Anonymous said...

Oh that looks fabulous and I'll join you with the hot sauce!! Thank you and happy FF...

Foley said...

My boys love Rotel on or in anything..have never thought of using it on chicken..will give it a try!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

I am certainly passing my plate for a helping of this! Oh, YUM! Sounds delicious, and I like all of the ingredients. Sounds like something I could fix, too! :-)

Happy Foodie Friday and St. Pat's, too!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Nancy Jane said...

Fast is good...fast and delicious is even better. Gotta give this a try. Nancy

Anonymous said...

It looks and sounds really good with a spicy kick that I love.

Bo said...

Hi Rose...I could really sink my teeth into that dish and probably will..soon! Thanks for the quick & EASY recipe! ;-) Bo

Justine said...

Oh yeah, load up the cheese and sour cream baby!!!!!!!!!!!! Yum!

Justine :o )

Terry said...

I'm not counting carbs but I am looking for something easy and tasty and this looks great! I'm going to have to try this..yummy!

Chandy said...

Low Carb and delish, a great combo! Thanks for sharing this yummy item today! Happy Friday!

Helen said...

I will have mine with EVERYTHING, thank you ..........

Anonymous said...

Looks delicious!

Rattlebridge Farm said...

Oh, Rose, this is right up my alley. I can write and cook at the same time...and save carbs. I need this recipe after eating all of the 1 cent oreos from Publix. lol

Anonymous said...

Oh my looks yummy! Don't mind if I do take that second helping- just a tad hungry today!

blessings
mary

Julie said...

I was out visiting new blogs today and found yours. I really enjoyed my visit!...but now I am hungry!!

Tootsie said...

now that's my kinda dinner! thanks!

Nancy Rosalina said...

Oh that looks good!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

I'm taking a copy of this one for sure! Looks really good - thanks!

~♥~ Monica S said...

Looks really good!

Monica

Salmagundi said...

We had the Rotel Chicken with rice and black beans for dinner tonight. It was yummy! That recipe is s definite keeper - it's so easy. Thanks for sharing. Sally

imjacobsmom said...

This is a great idea! And so quick to throw together, too! ~ Robyn

Pinky said...

I am definitely trying this one...looks SOOO good! Thanks, Rose! Hugs, Pinky

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Anonymous said...

Hi Rose! I'm not playing along with the FF, but I wanted to take a min to say hi and tell you your dish looks great. Finally got you added to my blog roll. So now I can see when you update!

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Oh boy, does that ever look yummy !

Anonymous said...

This looks easy and delish.I will have to fix it for hubby.Roo and I don't eat chickin,ha...Ann