Rainbow Chicken Skewers with Stuffed Mushrooms & Dip
Looking for an easy couch food that fits your chicken skewers routine? This rainbow chicken skewers with stuffed mushrooms & dip is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 11 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 11 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 400 g large mushrooms
- 200 g bell peppers
- 400 g chicken breast
- 200 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 50 g parmesan
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 (85 g) onion
- 40 g mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) convection. Stir 100 g cream cheese, parmesan, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper; fill into the stemmed mushrooms and place on a baking tray.
- Cut the peppers, onion (85 g) and chicken into chunks and thread alternately onto skewers; place on the tray. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1 tsp chili; brush over the skewers.
- Roast the mushrooms and skewers 15 minutes. For the dip, stir 40 g mayonnaise with 100 g cream cheese, 1 tbsp water, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp chili.
Tips & Variations
The stuffed mushrooms are the hidden star — they soak up the skewer juices. Double the dip!
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 11 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Rainbow Chicken Skewers with Stuffed Mushrooms & Dip contains just 11 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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