Healthy Salsa Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Skillet Recipe

Feb 12 2026
This healthy skillet dinner is so easy to make! Salsa, a premixed seasoning blend, and frozen veggies are all major recipe shortcuts. And with all that cauliflower rice and chicken, the protein and fiber counts are super impressive.



Hungry Girl Healthy Salsa Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Skillet Recipe

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1/2 of recipe (about 3 cups): 330 calories, 6.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 640mg sodium, 35g carbs, 8.5g fiber, 12g sugars, 38g protein

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

8 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning, divided

5 cups frozen riced cauliflower

1 cup frozen corn

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 cup salsa, or more to taste

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese

Optional toppings: light sour cream, fresh cilantro

Directions:

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add chicken and 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning. Cook and stir until browned, about 4 minutes.

Mix in cauliflower and corn. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, and cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic powder and remaining 2 tsp. taco seasoning. Cook and stir until chicken is fully cooked and liquid has reduced, about 4 minutes.

Stir in salsa, and serve topped with cheese.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

HG FYI: Not all taco seasonings are gluten free, so read labels carefully if that’s a concern.

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