Description
Experience a delightful twist on traditional comfort food with Chicken Enchilada with Cauliflower Rice Bowls. This nourishing dish features tender, seasoned chicken enveloped in zesty enchilada sauce, served over fluffy cauliflower rice. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, these bowls are a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that cater to your health goals while delivering comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (about 1 medium head)
- 1 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, combine tomato sauce and vegetable broth; stir in agar-agar powder and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook cauliflower rice in another skillet over medium heat with a splash of water for about 5 minutes; season with salt.
- Slice or shred the chicken and mix it into the sauce.
- Layer bowls with cauliflower rice topped with the saucy chicken mix, garnishing with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg