🌮 Cheesy Chicken & Cauliflower Taco Skillet

🌮 Cheesy Chicken & Cauliflower Taco Skillet

A quick, creamy, cheesy, and flavorful one-pan dinner made with shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, tomatoes, peppers, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s a satisfying low-carb, protein-rich meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!

⏱️ Prep Time

35 minutes

🍳 Cook Time

5 minutes

⏰ Total Time

40 minutes

🍽️ Servings

6

🔥 Calories

Approximately 295 calories per serving

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ⅓ cup diced onion
• ⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12-ounce) bag steamed riced cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 taco seasoning packet
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables:
   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
2. Add the garlic:
   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken:
   Add the cooked shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
4. Season:
   Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken mixture and stir well so everything is evenly coated.
5. Add tomatoes and cauliflower:
   Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and steamed cauliflower rice.
6. Add chicken broth:
   Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors come together.
7. Make it cheesy:
   Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the skillet becomes creamy and cheesy.
8. Serve:
   Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately while hot and bubbly.

💡 Tips & Notes

• Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to make this recipe faster.
• For extra protein, you can increase the amount of chicken.
• If you prefer more heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Freshly shredded cheese usually melts more smoothly.
• Let the skillet rest for 1–2 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken slightly.
• Serve with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, avocado, or a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt if desired.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

This skillet is easy, cheesy, filling, and low in carbs, with chicken providing the main source of protein and cauliflower adding extra vegetables without making the dish heavy.