If you are wondering what you can safely cook for dinner, you will appreciate the following low-fat chicken recipes that are appropriate for those suffering from IBS. Low-fat cooking is a natural fit for IBS, as high-fat meals can strengthen intestinal cramps and possibly contribute to abdominal pain. Each of the following recipes have been provided by the About.com Guide to Low Fat Cooking and have been chosen because of their IBS-friendly preparations and ingredients. Enjoy!
Chicken Recipes
- Apricot Chicken
Easy to prepare, low in fat and delicious - this recipe is sure to be a winner.
- Baked Chicken and Rice
A quick and easy way to get in some nutritious vegetables -- all well-cooked, and therefore easy on the digestive system. Recipes like this one, which offers a variety of colorful veggies, provide you with a safe way to increase your intake of dietary fiber and offer you lots of wonderful phytonutrients.
- Chicken Casserole
Good for chilly days, this chicken stew will provide you with some old-fashioned warmth.
- Italian Chicken in Foil
This unique way of cooking chicken results in an easy clean-up. I love the elegant simplicity of this recipe and the nice inclusion of vegetables.
- Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
This recipe offers a rainbow-like array of healthy vegetables. To make it more IBS-friendly, go light on the curry powder.
- Low Fat Chicken with Artichokes
I included this recipe in honor of an online forum member who swore by artichoke hearts as being wonderful for constipation.
- Low Fat Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
Another great recipe for cool days, filled with classic, yet well-cooked vegetables.
- Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie
Nothing says comfort food like a warm serving of chicken pot pie. This low fat version doesn't appear to lose anything in the translation.
- Mediterranean Pizza
Pizza need no longer be a thing of the past! The reduction in fat content should help you to enjoy this pizza without fear of setting off your system.
