Frango com Catupiry

Frango com Catupiry is a creamy Brazilian chicken dish that combines tender chicken with a rich catupiry cheese sauce, making it a comforting yet low-carb delight. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish highlights the flavors of Brazil while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Catupiry cheese - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4. Cook the chicken for about 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the catupiry cheese until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and catupiry cheese, beneficial for heart health.

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