- 1 tbsp Olive oilextra-virgin, plus more if needed
- 1 Onionmedium, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlicminced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- ½ tsp Cumin
- 4 cups Cauliflower ricesqueezed from excess moisture
- Kosher Saltto taste
- Black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cups Rotisserie chickenshredded
- 1 (15-oz) can Black beansdrained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernelsthawed
- 1 cup Tomatoeschopped
- 2 Jalapeño pepperthinly sliced
- ¼ cup Cilantrofreshly chopped
- 1 cup Cheddar cheeseshredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheeseshredded
- 1 Limefor serving
Cheesy Chicken & Black Bean Cauli Rice
Cheesy Chicken & Black Bean Cauli Rice is a perfect dish to jump on the cauliflower rice train if you haven’t done it yet. Cauliflower rice is so popular now that you can buy it in almost every grocery store. Alternatively, you can easily make your own using a food processor. Before cooking, make sure to squeeze all the excess moisture from the cauliflower rice using a clean kitchen towel.
The recipe is lower in carbs and higher in nutrients than traditional Mexican chicken and white rice but is just as delicious. This one-pan meal is easy, flavorful, and pretty impressive too. Seasoned with Mexican spices, loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and topped with plenty of melted cheese – this recipe makes a healthy family dinner. Besides, leftovers, if you have any, not only reheat well but are also great in enchiladas or tacos. Enjoy!
To make the Cheesy Chicken & Black Bean Cauli Rice, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Cheesy Chicken & Black Bean Cauli Rice
1 | Cook onion | 5 |
2 | Add garlic, oregano, and cumin | 1 |
3 | Add cauliflower | 5 |
4 | Add tomato paste | 1 |
5 | Add chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro | 3 |
6 | Top with cheeses | 2 |
7 | Serve | |
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