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Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie "Rice"
Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie "Rice" made with riced broccoli and cauliflower, sauteed chicken and cheddar cheese. It's so fast and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb boneless (skinless chicken breast, cubed small)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 12 ounces riced cauliflower and broccoli (such as Green Giant)
- 1/3 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper, to taste.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. When hot add 1/2 teaspoon oil and add half of the chicken.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until no longer pink in the center and browned on the edges. Set aside.
- Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil, onion and garlic and cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, until soft. Add the riced vegetables (frozen), 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook 5 to 6 minutes, until heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, top with the cheese and cover.
- Cook low heat until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.