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!
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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
- 2 tablespoons pitted green olives (1 tablespoon brine)
Steps
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Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and black pepper.
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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.
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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.
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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 Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| skinless | 4 | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped onion | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| chopped red bell pepper | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| cilantro | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| water | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| tomato paste | 1 tablespoon | $0.75/kg | $0.01 |
| Sazon seasoning | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| bag Green Giant Riced Cauliflower Medley | 12 oz | - | - |
| pitted green olives | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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