chicken broccoli cauliflower rice
A healthy and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fluffy cauliflower rice, all coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium head broccoli cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
- 12 ounce bag frozen cauliflower rice or 1 medium head fresh, grated
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger grated (optional)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or green onions chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli florets to the same skillet. If needed, add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the skillet with the broccoli. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly softened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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