Ground Chicken & Zucchini Skillet

Zucchini is a fantastic vegetable for Crohn’s, as long as it is peeled and cooked until it is completely soft.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Peel the zucchini to remove all the dark green skin, then dice it into small cubes.

  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and brown the ground chicken.

  3. Add the peeled zucchini cubes and cook until the chicken is done and the zucchini is practically melting into the pan. Season simply with salt.

  4. Serve this warm skillet mix alongside couscous or leftover white rice.

From my 7-day low-residue dinner plan. Everyone’s gut is unique. What is safe for one person might be a trigger for another, so swap out any of your known personal triggers.

Part of a bigger plan? See the full 7-day dinner plan.

I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Everyone’s gut is different, so swap out any of your known triggers and check with your care team before changing your diet.

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