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Low Carb Bowl with Chicken, Fresh Vegetables, and Cauliflower Rice

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1–2 servings
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
  • Method: Stovetop, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Low-Carb, Healthy
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Low Carb Chicken Bowl is packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, and fluffy cauliflower rice for a nutrient-rich, satisfying meal. Topped with a light, creamy sauce, it’s the perfect healthy lunch or dinner that’s gluten-free and keto-friendly.


Ingredients

For the Bowl:
▢ 1 chicken breast
▢ 250g cauliflower (for rice)
▢ 100g broccoli
▢ 30-50g carrots, grated
▢ 30-50g cherry tomatoes, halved
▢ Baby spinach, a handful
▢ Olive oil
▢ Salt, pepper, paprika powder

For the Sauce:
▢ Low-carb ketchup, to taste
▢ 30g sour cream
▢ Water, to thin the sauce
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  • Marinate Chicken: Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil.

  • Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Grate cauliflower and cook in salted water or broth until al dente or desired softness.

  • Cook Broccoli: Cut broccoli into small florets and steam until tender.

  • Prep Veggies: Peel and grate carrots, halve cherry tomatoes, and wash and dry spinach.

  • Cook Chicken: In a pan with olive oil, fry the marinated chicken over medium heat with a lid until fully cooked.

  • Make Sauce: Mix low-carb ketchup, sour cream, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  • Assemble Bowl:

    • Spread cauliflower rice on the bottom of the bowl.

    • Layer broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes over two-thirds of the rice.

    • Add spinach to the remaining third.

    • Slice cooked chicken and place on top of the spinach.

    • Drizzle with the sauce and enjoy!


Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

  • Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a higher protein sauce.

  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, avocado, or herbs.