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Lighter Buffalo Chicken and Rice Skillet

A delicious and healthy one-pan meal combining ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy cheese, perfect for satisfying buffalo sauce cravings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat-free)
  • 2 cups chopped carrots (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (fresh recommended)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (can be substituted with quinoa)
  • 10 oz frozen cauliflower rice (available in most grocery stores)
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (adjust for desired heat level)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese (regular can be used)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese (or any other low-fat cheese)

Instructions

  1. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
  2. Sauté the chopped vegetables in olive oil spray for about 10 minutes until tender.
  3. Remove the sautéed veggies and add more olive oil to the pan. Cook the ground chicken until it is fully cooked through.
  4. Stir in your choice of seasonings to the cooked ground chicken for added flavor.
  5. Return the sautéed veggies to the skillet along with the frozen cauliflower rice and cooked brown rice.
  6. Pour in the hot sauce and chicken broth, then stir to combine and let everything simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Fold in the reduced-fat cream cheese until melted and mixed throughout.
  8. Top the mixture with scallions and fat-free cheddar cheese. Cover to melt the cheese before serving.

Notes

Prep your vegetables ahead of time and use a non-stick pan to minimize oil usage. Experiment with various hot sauces to find your perfect heat level.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Healthy Skillet, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Recipe