Description
This Salsa Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a delicious, low-carb, and healthy weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful spices, fresh salsa, and cauliflower rice. A one-pan dish that’s ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect quick and nutritious dinner for busy nights. Whether you're following a low-carb diet or just looking for a tasty, easy-to-make meal, this salsa chicken recipe will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts (pounded for even cooking)
Chili powder
Ground cumin
Smoked paprika
Cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
Green onions
Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
Canned green chiles
Black beans (or pinto beans)
Fresh cilantro
Salsa (red or verde)
Cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack or alternatives like Colby Jack, Pepper Jack)
Instructions
Instructions:
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Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken until fully cooked, then remove from the skillet.
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In the same skillet, add more oil and cook the cauliflower rice, green onions, and garlic for 10-12 minutes.
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Stir in salsa, black beans, green chiles, and cilantro, and heat through.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, top with salsa and cheese, and cover until the cheese melts.
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Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with extra beans or tofu.
- For a spicier dish, use Pepper Jack cheese or hot salsa.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by microwaving or warming on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
