Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Enchilada Chicken Paillard
August 8, 2010 by Jim Made
Filed under Atkins Diet
** Announcing Low Carb Contest** Submit your Iron Chef cooking videos featuring the secret ingredient as a video response to this video. The video can be live like this one or screen shots as you talk your way through the recipe. The winner will receive one of Jennifer Eloff’s cookbooks (Splendid Low-Carbing for Life — low-carb.us ). The featured ingredient is coconut. Submissions are due by May 8. ******************************************* Paillard is a method of cooking that pounds the meat flat, which tenderizes it and speeds cooking time. This chicken is sliced in half, and then pounded with a heavy object until thin. This method also tenderizes the chicken at the same time. Low Carb Enchilada Chicken Paillard 1. Slice and Chop 1 Medium Onion and 2 Sweet Bell Peppers 2. Slice 2 or 3 large chicken breasts in half. 3. Take the half and place in a plastic bag. Pound the chicken until 1/4″ to 1/3″ even thickness. 4. Saute the chicken 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat on each side. 5. Place on clove of garlic, one half can of enchilada sauce, 3 oz of cream cheese, and 3-4 oz of shredded cheddar cheese in pan. Cook until the cheese melts. 6. Preheat over to 425. Place chicken, sauce, and onion/pepper mixture in 13×9 baking pan. Top with another 1-2 oz of shredded cheese. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is browned on top. Nutrition Info (Makes 2 or 4 Servings – info based on 4 servings) 357 Calories, 19.2g Stout, 6.3g Carbs (Minus 1.1g Fiber), 39g Protein
@twissypooh No. I mentioned it for the chicken but did not mention the TBS of coconut oil for the veggies.
you didnt indicate that you had oil in the pan for the oniions and peppers. did you?
@slsslskousen Sorry not much of protein bar fan, so I don’t stay up on commercial products or recipes. I posted my only bar recipe here,but it has chocolate. You might try the low carb friends site.
Glad to see low carb has not died with Dr. Atkins! I can’t find low carb anywhere anymore. My favorite Herbalife Lemon Protein Bars were discontinued. Only bars without chocolate. Do you know of a excellent recipe equivalent? Thanks again for your site.
@sleclerc1467 Glad you like the videos; unfortunately, I don’t have a cookbook. You can buy Jennifer’s cookbooks here:
low-carb.us
Hi there I like your video’s, where could I get your cookbooks?
@winter654123 You are very welcome, and much thanks for supporting Jennifer.
I cooked this a few days ago and I ordered her cookbooks. Thanks Kent
3:37 that’s what he said
Can’t get enough of this dish! Just some FYI on my recent (yesterday) blood tests after being on Atkins for 7weeks. Trig. 29 , down from 67, HDL 66, stayed the same, LDL 135 which is down from 185. The previous results were taken around Christmas last year. I was not low carbing back then. Started back on Atkins March 9th and lost 11 pounds. Maybe I have finally learned this has to be a lifestyle. Bought the new book last night. Keep us educated Kent.
@bowulf I did a paillard on the chicken that I did for your alfredo recipe last night. Again, delish!!! Thank you, thank you for your videos! They are so fantastic and I SO appreciate them as a newbie low carber.
@divatravelqueen I am glad you liked it. With a name like paillard, I didn’t reckon it would be “Kent-proof,” but I was surprised. It also serves a fantastic way to get out work frustration.
This was to die for chicken!!! Excellent to the last bite! All of my co-workers thought that it looked tasty. It was!
@bowulf As far as ketosis vs. ketoacidossis I glad you made a video on that because many people I know mistake them for the same thing.
@bowulf Yeah I am getting close to being in my 2nd month on the diet whats really crazy is I started mine on the same day you started yours
I find the treadmill to be the best for me when it comes to exercise plus its simpler to call for help from home if something goes incorrect. I used to hear runners talking about a runners high and I thought they were full of shit *lol but its right if you sweat for a long period of time you do get a very high peaceful feeling similar to college pot *lol!!
@jailstop Any registered amount on the ketone strips signifies stout burning and ketosis-lipolysis taking place. This can be dietary stout or storage stout, but it is a excellent thing. I do have a ketosis vs. ketoacidossis video that talks about the strips.
I tell most people take it simple the first 3-4 weeks with exercise, and do what you can. It takes awhile for the body to acclimate to burning stout for fuel to meet the demands of exercise.
@203penguins That’s the thing I don’t like about the new Youtube layout — it hides the information or video descriptions. I am glad you were able to find it.
@203penguins I found where you click the down arrow for more info and the recipe — thanks!
@bowulf Kent I wanted to question if you are knowledgeable about ketone test strips. I got some last night and according to the strip I am releasing moderate amounts of ketones (moderate is the 3rd level up on the chart it lists negative,small,moderate & large) now does this mean that every movement I make I am burning stout?
Any info you can share about the test strips would be wonderful. Also I have been trying hard to work out an hour everyday sometimes im just too sore and can only do 30min
The Enchilada Chicken looks GREAT! I have all the ingredients and am going to make it tonight. Seeing it made is always a huge advantage over just reading a recipe. I can’t seem to find the right link/button to click to print out the recipe — it’s probably right in front of my face. Help;-) Thanks for taking your time to share so much excellent info with us.
Brilliant as always Kent. But get a nice SHARP Chinese Clever. Its the only knife you’ll ever need.
@ArchieLovesMe, you cooked your chicken too long. That is what drys it out. Next time shorted the time and you will be more pleased
Looks yummy!!! Thank you
@alkiller1992 I would really suggest you watch the “Can I eat this video?” It really clarifies what you can eat and makes you self-sufficient in terms of what you can eat and teaches how to prevent making the same mistake on the beef jerky in the future.
@keyahnee I had had a salad earlier as a snack, but with the veggies in the casserole or dish, I wouldn’t have needed it. I had 1.5 servings of the dish, and saved the rest to top a salad the next day.