Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice brings tender chicken and crisp bell peppers together with cauliflower rice in a tangy, herbaceous salsa verde. Butter adds richness while the salsa’s bright acidity keeps each bite lively and fresh. It’s a satisfying skillet dish perfect for busy weeknights or a light, flavorful side at casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- 2
Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- 3
Stir in the salsa verde, cauliflower rice, and broth. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Calories 417.44 kcal High 21%
- Protein 44.44 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 25.75 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.26 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.69 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.99 mg High 41%
- Sodium 783.77 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 6.55 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 36.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 711.26 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 73.59 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.89 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 417.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Green Bell Pepper, Riced Cauliflower. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice healthy?
- Salsa Verde Chicken and Cauliflower Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 417.44 calories and 44.44 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 783.77 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.69 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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