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Buffalo Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipe

Buffalo Chicken And Rice Skillet

A hearty, spicy skillet dish combining chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 10 oz frozen cauliflower rice
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce adjust for spice level
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 3 unit scallions, chopped reserve some for garnish
  • 0.5 cup fat-free cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, cumin, and onion powder to create your spice blend.
  • Spray a large skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the skillet. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of the spice blend.
  • Cook the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, spray a little more olive oil and add the ground chicken. Use a spatula to break the meat apart as it cooks.
  • Add the remaining spice blend to the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside with the vegetables.
  • Add the frozen cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet. Stir to combine the rices with the cauliflower rice.
  • Return the cooked chicken and vegetables to the skillet. Pour in the hot sauce and chicken broth, stirring everything together. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Fold in the reduced-fat cream cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Add the chopped scallions to the skillet, saving some for garnish. Stir them in for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
  • Sprinkle the top with fat-free cheddar cheese, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

Notes

For a milder dish, reduce the amount of hot sauce. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
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