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Mexican Chicken and Rice

URL: https://elanaspantry.com/mexican-chicken-and-rice/

Ingredients

The base

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 head cauliflower, trimmed
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and diced into 1-inch pieces

The seasonings and toppings

  • 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • to taste ground cumin
  • to taste oregano
  • to taste chili powder
  • 1 whole avocado
  • optional grated cheese
  • optional salsa

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced onion for about 10 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the finely diced celery and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  4. Process the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
  5. Add the cauliflower to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes until soft.
  6. Mix in the diced green chilies and chicken into the skillet.
  7. Stir in the salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
  8. Serve topped with avocado, cheese, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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