Low-Carb Chicken Ba-Da-Bing

Submitted by Lise in Indiana

"A "calzone" for those watching their carb intake. Use a low-carb tortilla or lavash to wrap up the filling - just remember to add those grams when counting your carbs. They have NOT been added in the nutrition info here."

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 4 ounces cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 teaspoons pesto sauce
• 1 sun-dried tomato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce

directions

1. Spread pesto in a thin layer on a low- carb tortilla (3g. net carbs).
2. Place tomato pieces evenly over one half.
3. Dollop ricotta over the tomatoes.
4. Place chicken evenly over ricotta.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella over chicken.
6. Carefully slide the open-faced sandwich into a heated skillet over medium-low heat.
7. Cook until tortilla is softened, then fold the "empty" half over the chicken half.
8. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
9. Cook for a minute, then uncover and carefully flip the "calzone" over to the other side.
10. Cover and cook 1 more minute, till hot and cheese is melted.
11. Slide "calzone" onto a serving plate and spread the tomato sauce over the top.
12. Using a 3 net carb tortilla or lavash, this "calzone" has just over 7 net carbs.

Reviews

[iewe7726]

This was good -- though I used diced chicken instead of shredded, just because that is what I had. Served on a tortilla. Quite tasty and very simple.