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Salsa Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Salsa Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a quick, easy to make and healthy dinner! Seasoned with Mexican spices, your favorite salsa and topped with plenty of melted cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 24 ounces cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
  • 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
  • 1 cup salsa, plus extra for spooning on top of the chicken
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

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  1. Combine the chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle half the seasoning onto the chicken breasts along with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they are cooked through. Place the cooked chicken on a plate and set aside.
  2. Add a little more oil to the skillet or spray with cooking spray if using a non-stick skillet. Dump in the cauliflower rice green onions, garlic, remaining spice mixture, salt and pepper. Sauté for 10-12 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Add the salsa, black beans, green chiles and cilantro to the cauliflower rice and stir everything together until it's heated through.
  3. Nestle the chicken breasts into the cauliflower rice and top them with extra salsa and the shredded cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and heat until the cheese is melted. Serve topped with extra cilantro and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 825mg 34%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.