Mexican Chicken and Rice

(from Heather Hulsey’s recipe box)

Source: elanaspantry.com

Categories: Dinner; Chicken; Paleo; Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 head cauliflower, trimmed
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, diced
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp. celtic sea salt
  • ground cumin, oregano and chili powder to taste
  • 1 avocado
  • grated cheese, if desired
  • salsa, if desired

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Saute onion over medium heat for 10 minutes, until soft.

  3. Add celery to skillet and saute for 5 minutes.

  4. Place cauliflower in a food processor with the “S” blade and process until the texture of rice.

  5. Add cauliflower to skillet, cover and cook 5-10 minutes, until soft.

  6. Mix chilies and chicken into skillet.

  7. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.

  8. Serve, topping with avocado, cheese, and salsa if desired.

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