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Pesto Chicken Cauliflower Rice

15-Minute Pesto Chicken Cauliflower Rice


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2

Description

Fast, fresh, and flavor-loaded—your new favorite low-carb dinner!

This one-pan wonder is creamy, herby, and ready in just 15 minutes. Cauliflower rice gets a bold upgrade with juicy chicken, rich red pesto, melty cheese, and a kick of fresh dill and arugula. Light on carbs, big on flavor.


Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 2½ cups cauliflower rice
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella (or preferred cheese)
• 1 cup arugula
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup milk (any kind)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp red pesto
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: Grated parmesan for topping


Instructions

Sauté Base: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and chopped tomato, cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Cook Cauliflower Rice: Add cauliflower rice and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until tender.

Stir in Chicken & Sauce: Mix in shredded chicken, tomato paste, red pesto, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined and heated through.

Add Greens & Cheese: Stir in arugula, dill, and mozzarella. Cook another 1–2 minutes until cheese is melty.

Finish: Top with parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 395 per serving
  • Sugar: 4g per serving
  • Sodium: 680mg per serving
  • Fat: 25g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 10g per serving
  • Fiber: 3g per serving
  • Protein: 33g per serving
  • Cholesterol: 85mg per serving