Description
Salsa Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet is the perfect solution for busy weeknights! This one-pan dish is bursting with vibrant Mexican flavors, combining tender chicken breasts seasoned with zesty spices and savory salsa. The cauliflower rice serves as a nutritious, low-carb base that absorbs all the deliciousness of the ingredients. Topped with melted cheese, this comforting meal is not just easy to prepare but also delightful for family gatherings or meal prep. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a flavorful dinner that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 24 ounces cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions (sliced thin)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with a mixture of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the seasoned chicken until fully cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté cauliflower rice with green onions, garlic, remaining spices, salt, and pepper until tender. Stir in salsa, black beans, diced green chiles, and cilantro.
- Nestle cooked chicken into the cauliflower mixture; top with extra salsa and shredded cheese. Cover until cheese melts.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg