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prep time
10 min
cook time
25 min
ready time
35 min
Keto Low Sodium Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Keto chicken recipe is perfect if you are looking to reduce your sodium intake. If you’re on a low sodium diet that’s been prescribed by a doctor, you can scroll down to the nutrition label below the recipe to make sure the nutritional values meet your needs.
Chicken breast is seasoned with spicy cajun flavors and cooked in olive oil. Then, the chicken is simmered in a skillet full of buttery, creamy, cheesy sauce. The cheesy flavor isn’t made with actual cheese but instead nutritional yeast, which has a naturally occurring cheese flavor. Just add low-carb noodles and the dish is ready to serve! Serve your meal family-style in the skillet to feed a group, or portion the finished dish into meal prep containers for yourself.
When to add salt to your cooking
If you’re going to make any changes to your diet that you’ve planned with a doctor, make sure to clear this with them. However, adding salt for flavor can be done on a low sodium diet if you’re trying to transition to the Keto diet instead of monitoring sodium levels. The key is to start with ingredients that don’t contain sodium. Then, add a pinch of salt at a time to your cooking. You’ll notice your taste buds adjust and become more sensitive to salty foods!
Other low sodium noodles to use
If you want to substitute your shirataki noodles, try spiralized veggie noodles! Also called “zoodles”, spiralized zucchini noodles can act just like spaghetti. Similar to shirataki noodles, you’ll need to dry the zucchini noodles out either in a pan or oven first. Once the extra moisture has been cooked out, toss your healthy veggie noodles in your Keto pasta sauce.
Net Carbs
3 g
Fiber
3.4 g
Total Carbs
6.4 g
Protein
28 g
Fats
33.8 g
432 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
8 oz
Olive Oil
0.5 tbsp
Onion powder
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
0.25 tsp
Paprika
0.13 tsp
Chili powder
0.5 tsp
Olive Oil
0.5 tbsp
Shirataki Noodle
8 oz
Butter, unsalted
2 tbsp
Almond milk
0.75 cup
Cream Heavy Whipping
0.25 cup
Paprika
0.13 tsp
Garlic powder
0.25 tsp
Nutritional Yeast
2.5 tbsp
Scallions
2 tbsp, chopped
Recipe Steps
steps 6
35 min
Step 1
Cut chicken breasts into tenders, strips, or just manageable pieces. Add the chicken to a bowl and coat in olive oil. Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder seasoning. If your chili powder seasoning does not contain salt, you can salt and pepper the chicken to taste.Step 2
Heat the second amount of olive oil in a large saute pan or skillet on high heat. Once the oil is about to smoke, add the chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken on both sides until the seasonings char in the hot oil and the meat cooks through (time can vary based on how thick your chicken breast is).Step 3
Transfer the cooked chicken aside, but return your pan to the stove. Grab your shirataki noodles and drain any water from the packaging. Take out a new, clean pan and add the noodles. Heat on high heat while tossing them every couple of minutes until the excess moisture evaporates and the noodles dry out a little. Try not to brown the noodles.Step 4
Keep the shirataki noodles nearby while you melt butter in the first pan you used over a high heat. Once the butter is melted, pour in almond milk and heavy cream. Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Season the simmering liquid with paprika and garlic powder. Depending on your dietary needs, you may also choose to add a pinch of salt in this step.Step 5
Stir nutritional yeast into the simmering pan, then add the shirataki noodles. Chop your chicken breast into small pieces, and add them to your pan too. Stir the ingredients together until everything is well combined in the sauce.Step 6
Let everything simmer down until you’re left with a thick, creamy sauce. The noodles and chicken will have eventually absorbed some of the sauce as well. Chop and stir green onion into the pan. You can serve with more green onion on top or with fresh parsley.
