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    Home » Main Dishes

    Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Chicken

    Published: Jul 15, 2021 · Updated: Apr 11, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Quick, easy Mediterranean cauliflower rice is full of vegetables with chicken and herbs. Cooked in a skillet, this is a delicious one-dish low carb chicken dinner.

    Chicken and cauliflower rice is turned into a hearty main dish with minimal effort. My favourite type of dish! Colourful and full of flavour, this is a great low carb meal for summer when you don't want to switch the oven on.

    cauliflower rice with chicken and vegetables

    How to make Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

    The trick to this easy one pot dish is to have all your ingredients prepared before cooking. Assemble all your ingredients and get them sliced, chopped and ready to cook.

    This recipe assumes that you have the cauliflower rice to hand. Process a cauliflower head in a food process until you have rice like shapes. Or you could grate the cauliflower (watch those knuckles!).

    Once you are prepared it's as easy as:

    • Cook the chicken in the pan first. You want to ensure that the chicken is cooked thoroughly as it will be added to the end of the cooking . This also leaves the pan with chicken juices and flavour to cook the vegetables in.
    • When the chicken is cooked and set aside, cook the vegetables, then add the cauliflower rice.
    • Return the chicken to the dish, adjust for any seasoning and serve!
    pan with chicken, vegetables and cauliflower rice

    Recipe Tips

    Omit the chicken and replace with fish or prawns. Or enjoy with vegetables as a vegetarian side dish.

    Chicken thighs could be used in place of chicken breasts. Make sure that they are cooked through by poking them with a knife to see if the juices are clear.

    If the dish becomes too dry when cooking, add a dash of chicken stock or water.

    Add additional Mediterranean flavour with sliced mushrooms, olives or crumbled Feta cheese.

    More keto cauliflower rice recipes to try

    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

    Lemon Basil Cauliflower Risotto

    Cauliflower Rice Chili

    Cauliflower Cheese Roulade

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    cauliflower rice with chicken and vegetables

    Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Chicken

    Angela Coleby
    Cauliflower rice is cooked in one pan with vegetables, chicken and herbs for a healthy dish with Mediterranean flavours.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 256 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 chicken breasts boneless & skinless
    • 1 red onion peeled & sliced
    • 1 red pepper seeds removed & sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 medium zucchini sliced
    • 3 cups cauliflower rice
    • 1 tablespoon oregano
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken into chunks or strips and season with the oregano, salt and pepper. 
    • In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil on a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken pieces and set aside.
    • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add more olive oil if required.
    • Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
    • Add the zucchini and peppers to the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
    • Add the cauliflower rice to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the cauliflower has softened.
    • Add the chicken pieces to the pan and mix into the cauliflower vegetable rice.
    • Serve with fresh basil sprinkled over the cauliflower rice.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings at 8g net carbs each
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 11gFiber: 5g
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    1. Liana

      July 18, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      I love your recipes! Thanks for helping me learn healthy cooking for my family, diabetes!

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      • Angela Coleby

        July 19, 2021 at 8:14 am

        Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a lovely way to start the week when I opened up my laptop! Delighted your family enjoy the recipes.

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