Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower
Nutrition unverified · 4 servings · US measures · 5 min publisher preparation per four-serving batch
Total time: 25 min
Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower, adapted from Christina Cherrier.
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| Prepare the ingredients as listed. Follow the source order in the method; branches join only at the final operation. | ||
| Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center. | ||
| Soften onion in two-thirds oil; brown ground chicken to 165°F; reserve. | Return chicken/onion; top with cheese and cover off heat 2–3 min. | |
| After chicken is reserved, heat remaining oil; cook cauliflower 2 min, dry spices 2 min, then tomatoes/stock and reduce. | ||
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken(450g) is the source parenthetical; original US quantity controls. (or turkey)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ count yellow onionminced
- 1 count medium head of cauliflower(or one packet of riced cauliflower)
- 1 can Diced tomatoesdrained · Source says small can without specifying ounces; drained.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powderoptional · Optional; excluded or included as stated in the publisher nutrition.
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth(60ml) is the source parenthetical; original US quantity controls.
- 2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella(or your favorite cheese)
- to taste Salt and fresh cracked black pepperUnquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated.
Before you start
- Stovetop and large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Instant-read thermometer
- Food processor or grater, unless using ready-riced cauliflower
Prepare cold sides first. Keep raw-poultry tools separate; use clean serving utensils. Probe more than one thick piece. A timer is not a doneness test.
Cook
- Step 1
Rice cauliflower, or use packaged cauliflower rice. Soften onion in two-thirds of the oil.
- Step 2
Add ground chicken, season, and brown over medium-high heat until 165°F. Reserve chicken and onion.
- Step 3
Heat remaining oil; stir-fry cauliflower for 2 minutes. Add dry spices and cook another 2 minutes, then tomatoes and broth. Simmer until excess liquid reduces.
- Step 4
Return chicken and onion. Sprinkle cheese, cover off heat for 2–3 minutes, and divide into bowls.
Where your attention goes
Stages can overlap. Do not add every row as separate elapsed time. Safe endpoints and actual appliance behavior override the estimate.
Why this works
Nutrition per serving
Calories: Not provided; protein: Not provided; total carbs: Not provided; fiber: Not provided; net carbs: Not provided
Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.
Listed allergens: milk. Check purchased labels and cross-contact.
First-cook checks
- The publisher lists 538 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
- The publisher does not specify the size of at least one can or bag. Check the intended package size before shopping.
- Ingredient quantities are scaled from 4 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
- Adapted from Christina Cherrier. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
- The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
- Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.
Leftovers
Refrigerate in shallow containers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days or freeze; reheat to 165°F. Keep cold greens and yogurt separate.
Sources
- Christina Cherrier: Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower
https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-chicken-burrito-bowls-recipe - FoodSafety.gov: safe minimum internal temperatures
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures
These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.
