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A plate of Keto Cheesy Chicken over cauliflower rice garnished with parsley, alongside salt and pepper shakers and a towel on a wooden surface. With a small glass bowl of shredded Cheddar cheese at the top of the frame.

Keto Cheesy Chicken Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 thin cut boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 bag frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sear the chicken evenly on both sides in the skillet until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium on the stove.
  • Add the butter to the same skillet.
  • Stir in the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened.
  • Mix in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds longer.
  • Place the cauliflower rice and taco seasoning into the skillet, and stir to combine well.
  • Sprinkle on 1 cup of the cheese, and stir until melted.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Turn the heat off of the stove, and place a lid over the skillet until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve garnished with parsley or cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 601IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 1mg
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