Thursday, August 29, 2019

 Whole30 chipotle chicken skillet 

This Whole30 chipotle chicken skillet checks all of my boxes. Paleo, low carb, gluten free, you name it. In under 20 minutes you've got a family friendly chicken dinner on the table or ready to be put in the fridge for meal prep. It's easy to make this Whole30 chicken recipe your own by swapping the veggies!#whole30skillet #whole30chickenrecipe#paleochickenrecipe #paleoskillet

This Whole30 chipotle chicken skillet checks all of my boxes. Paleo, low carb, gluten free, you name it. In under 20 minutes you've got a family friendly chicken dinner on the table or ready to be put in the fridge for meal prep. It's easy to make this Whole30 chicken recipe your own by swapping the veggies!#whole30skillet #whole30chickenrecipe#paleochickenrecipe #paleoskillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 white onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to taste)
  • Homemade southwest ranch to drizzle over top

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet
  • If microwaving steamable cauliflower rice, do so now, or, add cauliflower rice to pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until translucent
  • Remove cauliflower rice and to cool and drain excess liquid
  • Add ground chicken, minced garlic and white onion to the skillet
  • When it begins to break apart and starts browning, add all seasonings and combine with chicken, cook about 5 minutes or until almost fully cooked
  • Add sliced peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
  • Mix in cauliflower rice, add any additional seasonings to taste and remove from heat once cauliflower rice is hot
  • Top with ranch, and any additional garnishes

Notes

  • Optional toppings:
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Chives
  • Jalapeño