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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

tex mex rice in cast iron pot with limes and tomatoes
  • Prep time: 20 m
  • Cook time: 15 m
  • Makes: 4 to 5

This cheesy tex-mex rice is a delicious dinner your kids will love! It’s a one-pot meal that makes clean up easy and BONUS: the leftovers make a great lunch the next day.

Ingredients and Equipment

  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
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Directions

Step 1 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. 

Step 2 

Add grated cauliflower to a clean dishtowel, and twist to drain excess liquid.

Step 3 

Add cauliflower to the onion along with tomato paste, chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Step 4 

Top with the cheese, and cover with a lid to let the cheese melt for 2 minutes. Serve with lime wedges. 

Tips & Variations

  • * Riced cauliflower can be found in the freezer section of some grocery stores

  • * Use a food processor to quickly chop the cauliflower

Nutrition Per Serving (5 Servings)

Calories
350
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
2.5g
Sodium
780mg
Carbohydrates
38g
Fibre
5g
Sugars
8g
Protein
36g
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