Description
Mexican Chicken Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a vibrant and nutritious one-pan meal that infuses your dinner table with the lively flavors of Mexico. Featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy cauliflower rice, this dish is seasoned with aromatic spices for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a delightful fusion of taste and health that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs), diced
- 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through (7-8 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in cauliflower rice and additional spices if desired. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg