Description
Salsa Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Skillet brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table in just one pan. Packed with lean protein and low-carb rice alternative, this quick meal delivers maximum taste with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet and warm it over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Scatter 1 lb diced chicken breast into the skillet, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the meat.
- Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until each piece develops a golden-brown exterior.
- Pour 1 cup salsa over the chicken, reducing heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes while the liquid slightly reduces.
- Add 2 cups cauliflower rice directly into the skillet, stirring gently to combine with the saucy chicken.
- Continue cooking for 6-7 minutes, mixing occasionally, until the cauliflower rice softens and absorbs the sauce’s flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and scatter fresh cilantro across the top for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or black beans to make this dish completely vegetarian and protein-packed.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some shredded cheese or dollop sour cream on top just before serving.
- Frozen cauliflower rice works perfectly if you’re short on time and want to simplify meal prep.
- Choose a medium or mild salsa depending on your spice tolerance, and adjust seasoning to match your preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg