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Low Carb Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

LOW CARB ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE

This low carb arroz con pollo recipe is a healthy version of the classic spanish chicken and rice dish.

Course dinner
Cuisine spanish
Keyword LOW CARB ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/3 cup  onion
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped’
  • 1 tbsp  avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup  water
  • 1 tbsp  tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp Sazon seasoning
  • 12 oz  bag of frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 tbsp chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper.

  2.  Heat the skillet on medium heat and add 1/2 tsp of oil.

  3. Saute chicken until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  4. Wipe down skillet and add remaining oil, peppers, garlic, cilantro, and onion.

  5.  Saute for a few minutes. Add water, tomato paste, Sazon, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  6. Return chicken to skillet and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.

  7.  Stir and turn chicken and cook for another 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  8. Add Riced cauliflower to the same skillet and turn heat to medium-high and saute for a few minutes. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

  9. Return chicken back to skillet and simmer until liquid has reduced and chicken is heated through.

  10. Garnish with extra cilantro

Recipe Notes

Calories: 245
Net Carbs:  9 g

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.