Real Simple Cheddar Chicken Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Real Simple Cheddar Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.

Real Simple Cheddar Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 107 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 273
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 79mg
Sodium: 254mg
Total Carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 21g
Calcium: 146mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 265mg Vitamin A: 88mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 16 buttery crackers (such as Ritz), crushed (about 3?4 cup)
  • 6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans (optional)

Instructions

Visit Real Simple's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)