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Skillet Cauliflower "Arroz" Con Pollo

Skillet Cauliflower "Arroz" Con Pollo (Spanish chicken and rice) is a dish I grew up eating, and is pure comfort food to me. This low-carb version swaps the rice for veggies, which means larger portions with 85% less calories than rice!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless (drumsticks on the bone)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sazon seasoning (store bought or homemade sazon)
  • 12 oz bag Green Giant Riced Cauliflower Medley  (use Green Giant Riced Cauliflower for Whole30/Paleo)
  • 2 tablespoons pitted green olives (1 tablespoon brine)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and black pepper.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of oil and sauté the chicken until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Wipe the skillet.
  3. Heat remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet, then add onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro. Sauté, stirring about 2 minutes. Add water, tomato paste, sazon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook on medium-low heat 30 minutes, turning half way, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the Green Giant Riced Veggies, increase heat to medium-high and stir well, return the chicken to the skillet, add the olives with a little of the brine (liquid) from the olive jar, cover and simmer until heated through, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2drumsticks, 1 cup veggies Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 19.5g (7%) Protein 52.5g (105%) Fat 19.5g (30%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 218mg (73%) Sodium 978mg (41%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Serving 2drumsticks, 1 cup veggies
Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 19.5g 7%
Protein 52.5g 105%
Fat 19.5g 30%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 218mg 73%
Sodium 978mg 41%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 5g 10%

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