Easy Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleoHealthy Chicken Chorizo “No Potato” Hash, comfort food for low carb diets!

Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo
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I am not a dietitian, nutritionist, doctor, or personal trainer.

Yet as a former gym-rat and person who pays close attention to health trends, if there is a health book on the New York Times Best Seller’s list, I read it. I may not follow all it’s principles, but at least I want to be in the know.

How To: Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

In younger years, Lt. Dan and I were the couple that used to come home from work, make dinner, lounge a bit, and head to the gym for a few hours every evening. That was, of course, before kids.

Nowadays we have a gym set up in our spare room so that I can cook as I please, then go “run it off” while my precious ones are sleeping or at school.

Making Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

It’s hard to balance healthy habits like eating clean and working out in our busy world.

Not only do I love to eat, I hate feeling that every choice I make has to be so rigid to stay healthy and trim.

Honestly, sometimes I just give up for a while… Especially over the holidays.

How to Make: Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

Yet when it’s time to get back on track I:

  • Make sure to get five 30-60 minute workouts in a week (mixing cardio and weight training)
  • Drink only water and unsweetened tea
  • Reduce the use of packaged foods
  • And keep carbs on the down-low

Quick Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

I try not to worry about portion size too much, especially if I’m working out a lot. Lots of sweat and an empty grumbling tummy make me cranky!

I’ve also found adding a little comfort to low carb dishes makes the clean living easier to maintain.

Easy to Make Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

This simple Low Carb Chicken Chorizo “No Potato” Hash recipe is a nod to southern hash-style dishes… Without the potatoes.

I’ve substituted fresh zucchini for the potatoes, and added a bit of fatty goodness to the hash to compensate for the lack of carbs.

Adding chorizo to the hash offers a bold zesty flavor, and cozy feel, to an otherwise extremely lean dish.

Perfect Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo

Low Carb Chicken Chorizo “No Potato” Hash is one of my favorite quick go-to dinners this season. You can even use up your leftovers while making it!

Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash #healthy #paleo
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Chicken Chorizo “No Potato” Hash

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Easy Low Carb Chicken Chorizo "No Potato" Hash - A quick and tasty slow-carb, low carb, and paleo recipe you can make in minutes.
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 5-6 ounces Mexican chorizo
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 4 large zucchini, cut into 1/3 inch cubes
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Brown the chorizo for 2-3 minutes, then add the chicken until warmed through. Remove the chorizo and chicken, and set aside.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, red pepper, and a tablespoon of oil if needed. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until just cooked, but not mushy. Salt and pepper to taste. Then add the protein back in.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTE: This is a GREAT recipe to make use of leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces, Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 475mg, Potassium: 797mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1495IU, Vitamin C: 75.1mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1.7mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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