Packing in the calories is a must for anyone with cystic fibrosis. The key is to prepare food with more energy per bite. Here is a collection of recipes with high-calorie density to make meeting your nutritional goals a little easier... and tastier!
Please consult with your nutritionist to see if these recipes are right for you.
Paprika Chicken with Cream Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 2 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- ½ tsp. ground thyme
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ c. heavy cream
- ½ c. chicken broth
In a shallow dish combine paprika, flour and thyme. Place chicken pieces in dish and cover with flour mixture. Reserve 2 tablespoon flour mixture.
In a medium skillet, heat oil on high. Reduce heat to medium and sauté chicken for 10 minutes or until cooled. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Blend reserved flour mixture, broth and cream. Stir into pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Serve over rice or noodles. Yield: 6 servings, 365 calories per serving.
Source: Page 61, Cooking Up Calories from the Pittsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Center; Judy Fulton, RD, Clinical Nutritionist
