Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

35-40 minutes

Serves:

4

Healthy Recipe for Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup heavy cream

- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

- 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese

- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic

- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

- 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 package fresh riced cauliflower

- 1 package sliced cremini mushrooms

- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

- 4 skin-on chicken thighs

- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika

- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. In a large ovenproof skillet, whisk together cream, broth, parsley, cream cheese, garlic, mustard, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.

3. Add riced cauliflower, mushrooms, and onion to the skillet and stir well.

4. Place chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, about 2 inches apart. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and the remaining salt.

5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.

6. Before serving, gently stir the vegetable mixture and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information per serving:

- Calories: 365

- Fat: 25g

- Saturated Fat: 11g

- Cholesterol: 137mg

- Carbohydrates: 9g

- Total Sugars: 4g

- Added Sugars: 0g

- Protein: 25g

- Fiber: 1g

- Sodium: 494mg

- Potassium: 642mg