Name: Bariatric-Friendly Chicken & Veggie Hash
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz skinless chicken breast, diced; 1/2 cup diced ham (low-sodium, lean); 1/2 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup Yukon gold potato, diced; 1/2 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen); 1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Bariatric-Friendly Chicken & Veggie Hash

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This Bariatric-Friendly Chicken & Veggie Hash is designed for flavor, protein, and balance, perfect for a late-summer dinner. Lean chicken and low-sodium ham layer hearty, savory protein, while sweet potatoes, Yukon golds, and vibrant veggies bring natural sweetness and color. A touch of smoked paprika adds depth without extra fat. Lightly melting reduced-fat cheddar delivers creamy satisfaction without overdoing the calories or cholesterol. By par-cooking the potatoes, you get a golden, crisp-tender bite with every forkful. This one-pan wonder is easy, colorful, and feels like comfort food—without compromising your goals.

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potato and Yukon gold potato dice; simmer for 5 minutes, then drain well (this par-cooks them for even browning).
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast pieces with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
In the same skillet, add ham, par-cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden and tender.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
Reduce heat to low, sprinkle cheese evenly over the hash, cover skillet, and let cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with a little extra paprika if desired.