Paleo Mexican Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Bowl
A nutritious, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo Mexican-inspired chicken and cauliflower rice bowl packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and vibrant spices.

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380 calories
$9.5 per serving
$30 min
4 servings
gluten-free, dairy-free, diabetic-friendly, nut-free, paleo, mexican cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium head cauliflower (riced, about 4 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1.Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 3.In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4.Stir in the riced cauliflower and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- 5.Return the chicken to the skillet, toss everything together, and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- 6.Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for brightness.
Nutrition Information
16g
fat
18g
carbs
6g
fiber
36g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is high in lean protein, fiber, and essential vitamins while being low in refined carbs, making it diabetic-friendly, paleo, and naturally gluten- and dairy-free.