Lighter Buffalo Chicken and Rice Skillet
Lighter Buffalo Chicken and Rice Skillet is a delightful, healthier take on the classic buffalo chicken dish. This recipe combines lean ground chicken with colorful vegetables and a zesty buffalo sauce, all cooked in one skillet for the ultimate convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Topped with creamy reduced-fat cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy this flavorful meal that’s not just quick to prepare but also supports a balanced diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)
- 2 cups carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 10 oz cauliflower rice (frozen)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onions into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, cumin, and onion powder.
- Sauté chopped vegetables in a non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray over medium heat for about 10 minutes until tender; set aside.
- Cook ground chicken in the same skillet until no longer pink; add remaining seasoning blend.
- Stir in frozen cauliflower rice; cook for 5 minutes before adding cooked brown rice.
- Combine chicken and vegetables back into the skillet with hot sauce and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in reduced-fat cream cheese until melted; garnish with scallions and fat-free cheddar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg