Savory Chicken & Cauliflower Rice One Skillet Meal (Keto & Low Carb)

This is a delicious, flavorful &
simple one skillet meal! 

 Ingredients:

4 large chicken thighs, bone in (about 2 pounds)

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons butter

16 ounces riced cauliflower

1 cup chopped white or yellow onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Method:

Remove the skin from the chicken thighs. Rinse and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Mix 1/4 cup of the cheese, the paprika and Italian seasoning on a plate or in pie pan. Press the top side of each thigh into the cheese mixture.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium/high heat. Add the chicken (cheese side up). Cook until both sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and saute for one minute or until translucent. Stir in the cauliflower. Cook and stir for a coiple of minutes.

Stir in the cilantro, lemon zest and remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the lemon juice and if desired, the crushed red pepper. Stir well to combine.

Return the chicken to the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

Divide the cauliflower and chicken evenly between 4 plates. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional info per serving, approximately: 526.65 calories ~ 26.8 grams fat ~ 13.9 grams carbs ~ 3.75 grams fiber ~ 10.15 grams net carbs ~ 62 grams protein