What is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?

It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.

What goes well with Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?

Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes. Yellow Rice for Rice Cookers Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains) Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) Crispy Air-Fried Plantain Chips

How long does it take to make Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?

About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 533.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.

Is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice healthy?

Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 533.81 calories and 60.56 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 741.9 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.89 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Name: Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 to taste Black Pepper; 2 whole Chicken Breast; 0.5 cup Chicken Stock; 0.5 tsp Chili Powder; 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup Green Peas; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 lb Riced Cauliflower; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sazón Seasoning; 0.5 cup Sofrito; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Whole30 Paleo 🦴Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Baked bone-in chicken is seasoned with sazon, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, then paired with sofrito, tomato paste, and chicken stock for a richly seasoned, gently spicy base. Cauliflower rice and green peas round out the dish, making it a comforting weeknight dinner that comes together in about an hour.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

57 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 64 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 11 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 93 / 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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Heart Health: 91
Metabolic: 57
Digestive: 39
Inflammatory: 63
Performance: 61
General Wellness

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Combine sazon seasoning, chili powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Season each chicken breast with the sazon spice mix, making sure to get some seasoning under the skin as well as on the outside.
3

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the hot pan, and place the chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet. Brown the chicken for about 4 minutes. When the skin is brown, transfer the chicken to a plate. Add sofrito, tomato paste, and cumin to the same skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in riced cauliflower and nestle the chicken into the mixture. Cover.
4

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Stir in peas and salt, and bake, uncovered, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, the juices run clear, and most of the liquid has cooked down, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve hot.

About This Recipe

Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 533.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?: It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?: Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
Yellow Rice for Rice Cookers
Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)
Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano)
Crispy Air-Fried Plantain Chips
How long does it take to make Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice?: About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 533.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice healthy?: Sofrito Chicken and Cauliflower Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 533.81 calories and 60.56 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 741.9 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.89 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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