One-Pot Cauliflower-Chicken Carbonara

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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower crumbles
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper, divided
  • 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken and bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done and bacon is crisp. Transfer to a plate, reserving drippings in pot.
  2. Sauté cauliflower, in batches if necessary, in hot drippings over medium-high heat 7 to 10 minutes or until browned and tender. Add garlic, salt, and ¼ tsp pepper; cook 1 minute.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return chicken mixture to skillet. Stir in peas, cream, and ¾ cup cheese. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese and ½ tsp pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
344
344
Fat (g) 18 18
Sat. Fat (g) 8 8
Protein (g) 36 36
Carb (g) 10 10
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 770 770

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