Description
A flavorful and healthy one-pan meal, this Salsa Chicken Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a delicious low-carb dinner option packed with Mexican-inspired flavors. Tender chicken, cauliflower rice, black beans, corn, and salsa come together for a quick and easy dish that is perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Skillet Ingredients:
- 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken pieces until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Cauliflower Rice: In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté cauliflower rice until slightly tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in salsa, black beans, corn, and cooked chicken. Cook until heated through and well combined.
- Add Cheese (Optional): If using cheese, sprinkle it on top, cover the skillet, and melt for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added heat, use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños.
- This dish can be made dairy-free by omitting the cheese.
- Great for meal prep and low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
