Pesto Chicken Cauliflower Rice
A flavorful and healthy dish combining tender chicken, cauliflower rice, cherry tomatoes, and pesto for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 0.5 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower, riced or 4 cups store-bought cauliflower rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Garnish
- Optional fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower into florets, then pulse in a food processor until rice-like.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 1 minute.
- Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender, then stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix sliced chicken into the skillet, pour pesto sauce over, and gently combine until well-coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh basil before serving.