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A skillet filled with a dish topped with melted cheese, sliced jalapeños, avocado, chopped cilantro, and a red sauce. There are colorful bell peppers and diced onions mixed with quinoa beneath the toppings.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1/2 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 12 ounces cauliflower rice
  • 8 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese

Toppings

  • Avocado sliced
  • Fresh cilantro minced
  • Jalapeños sliced
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a oven safe skillet heat the tablespoon of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and brown on both sides and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the onion and pepper to the skillet and cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add in the taco seasoning and cauliflower rice. Cook until the "rice" is dry about 4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet and top with enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Top with chosen toppings and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1103IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 1mg
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