This is a Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken recipe, a low carb Arroz con Pollo, if you will. It’s made with cauliflower rice so each serving has just 8g net carbs.
"Just look away, look away. There's nothing but horror and inconvenience on the way." - Lemony Snicket
This morning I made some Keto Spanish Rice and hummed this little ditty all the while. It's the theme song for Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. My kids and I finished watching the final season last night. And let me just say, it was riveting. I've been a fan of the Lemony Snicket books for years, so I was super psyched when Netflix released their 3 season series based on the books. It is one of those rare shows that are equally enjoyable for parents and kids. It is satire at its most ridiculous and I cannot recommend it enough. (trailer below)
But let's talk Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken.
This is a low carb and keto version of Arroz con Pollo, so we're going to substitute cauliflower rice for regular rice. It's a cumin, oregano and chili powder flavored mix of bell peppers, onions, garlic, jalapeño peppers, tomato sauce and cauliflower rice. And the low carb Spanish rice has got some flavorful spice rubbed baked chicken on the side. The whole shebang clocks in at just 8g net carbs.
So take my advice: make up a batch of this Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken, fire up the old Netflix, and follow the travails of those melancholy Baudelaire orphans.
📋 Recipe
Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken
This is a Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken recipe, a low carb Arroz con Pollo, if you will. It’s cauliflower rice so each serving has just 8g net carbs.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts:
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Spanish Rice:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion, small diced
- ½ cup yellow bell peppers, small diced
- ½ cup red bell peppers, small diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 oz riced cauliflower (6 cups), fresh or frozen*
- ½ cup tomato sauce
Instructions
Step 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2. Place chicken breasts in a large baking dish or roasting pan and brush with olive oil, front and back. Mix together chicken spices and sprinkle on top of the breasts, front and back. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Tent with tin foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into ½ inch wide slices.
Step 3. While the chicken is baking, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over Medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add spices and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 4. Add cauliflower rice to the pan and saute until moisture is released, 8-10 minutes. Taste for doneness and cook a little longer if desired.
Step 5. Add tomato sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
Step 6. Serve rice topped with sliced chicken breast.
Notes
*You can use frozen cauliflower rice straight from the freezer. Just add an extra minute or two.
Nutrition
- Calories: 242
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 34
Keywords: Low Carb Arroz con Pollo, Keto Arroz con Pollo, Low Carb Spanish Rice with Chicken, Keto Spanish Rice with Chicken
Jay says
I bought frozen cauliflower rice for the first time and I’m excited to try this recipe. Thanks!
EmilyKrill says
Hopefully this will be your first cauliflower rice dish of many. Let me know how it turns out.
Beverly says
This recipe is such a winner because the intense but familiar flavors cover the cauliflower flavor, which I don’t really like. I’m amazed at your ability to convert low carb to delicious. Thanks for all your good work.
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EmilyKrill says
I will be honest, I don't really care for cauliflower either, but there are so many ways to mask the flavor. I aways end up liking a cauliflower recipe in the end.
Brian Jones says
I'm loving the combination of flavours in the cauliflower, it looks and sounds delicious!
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
Thanks! It really is good.
Jori says
Arroz con pollo is one of my faves! Never thought you can make it low-carb!
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
Yep. It’s all about the power of cauliflower.
Monica | Nourish + Fete says
What amazing flavor- I can practically taste it just looking at the photos! Love a lower carb and healthier version of a comfort food!
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
Me too! Comfort food is the best.
Shanika says
This dish looks so delish and full of flavor! I need to try this for sure!
★★★★★
Ellen says
I love arroz con pollo but never make it. That needs to change. This looks delicious.
EmilyKrill says
Thanks!