Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Mashed potato base:

1½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (or swap for cauliflower—you love low-carb!)
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Seasoned chicken:

1 lb ground chicken or turkey (you love high-protein!)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Pinch of salt (optional—you love low-sodium!)

Toppings:

1 cup frozen corn, thawed (or roasted for extra flavor)
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Sugar-free gravy:

1 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 tbsp almond flour or gluten-free flour blend
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (you love low-sodium!)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (use GF/low-sugar—you love clean labels!)
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: Pinch of poultry seasoning

Finish:

Fresh parsley or chives
Optional: Crispy fried onions (GF/low-carb version)

Instructions

1. Make mashed base:

Boil potatoes (or cauliflower) in salted water until tender, ~12–15 minutes. Drain well.
Mash with butter, almond milk/cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Keep warm.

2. Cook chicken:

In skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and optional salt 6–8 minutes until browned. Break into crumbles.

3. Make gravy:

In same skillet (or small saucepan), melt butter. Whisk in almond flour; cook 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in broth, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and optional poultry seasoning. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

4. Assemble bowls:

Divide mashed base among bowls. Top with seasoned chicken, corn, and shredded cheese.
Ladle warm gravy generously over top.

5. Serve:

Garnish with fresh herbs and optional crispy onions.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Drain potatoes/cauliflower well—prevents watery mash.
✅ Don’t skip the flour step in gravy—creates smooth, lump-free texture.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use low-sodium broth + reduced-sodium cheese
→ Boost umami with extra garlic, Worcestershire, and black pepper
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free gravy + no added sugars = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 22g/serving (with potatoes)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap potatoes for cauliflower mash
→ Net carbs drop to 8g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Gravy keeps 4 days refrigerated (reheat with splash of broth)
→ Assemble bowls fresh for best texture

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 3 days (store components separately)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a quick weeknight dinner
→ With a side of green beans or salad for balance
→ For comfort food night or game day

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, with potatoes):