Cheesy Chicken & Rice Skillet with Hidden Veg and Smoky Vibes

Name: Cheesy Chicken & Rice Skillet with Hidden Veg and Smoky Vibes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • ~1.5 cups cooked rice; • ~1.5 cups chopped leftover chicken (mix of rotisserie and thighs); • ½–¾ cup finely chopped capsicum; • ½–1 cup grated or finely chopped cauliflower; • ½ tsp smoked paprika; • ½ tsp ground cumin; • 1–2 cloves jar garlic or 1 tsp garlic paste; • ½ tsp onion powder (or chopped spring onion added at the end); • Salt & pepper to taste; • ½–¾ cup grated cheese (Colby/Edam); • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, dollop of yoghurt or sour cream

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Created to use up leftovers!

Updated at: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:59:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories355.1 kcal (18%)

Total Fat17.9 g (26%)

Carbs28.6 g (11%)

Sugars2.2 g (2%)

Protein19.9 g (40%)

Sodium414.6 mg (21%)

Fiber3.9 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

1 ½ cupsrice

cooked

1 ½ cupschicken

chopped leftover, mix of rotisserie and thighs

½ cupcapsicum

finely chopped

½ cupcauliflower

grated or finely chopped

½ tspsmoked paprika

½ tspground cumin

1 clovesgarlic

or 1 tsp garlic paste

½ tsponion powder

or chopped spring onion added at the end

½ cupcheese

Optional toppings, sliced

yoghurt

or sour cream

Instructions

Step 1

1. Sauté veg: In a large non-stick pan, heat a splash of oil. Add capsicum and cauliflower. Cook ~3 mins until softened slightly. Add garlic, onion powder, and spices.

Step 2

2. Add chicken & rice: Stir in chopped chicken and rice. Break up any rice clumps with a spoon. Let it toast for 1–2 mins, then stir. Repeat once or twice so you get some golden bits.

Step 3

3. Season + cheese it up: Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Stir through half the cheese, let it melt. Scatter the rest over top, cover for 2 mins to melt fully.

Step 4

4. Serve with toppings: Optional avocado slices or a cooling blob of yoghurt to finish.