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pesto chicken cauliflower rice recipe

Pesto Chicken Cauliflower Rice Recipe: 5 Flavorful Tips


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful pesto chicken served over cauliflower rice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in pesto sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Serve over cooked cauliflower rice.
  6. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • For added flavor, sauté garlic with chicken.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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