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Chicken & Asparagus Risotto-ish

All the cozy comfort of risotto without the endless stirring: Cauliflower and brown rice come together with asparagus, peas, Parmesan, and lemon in just 10 minutes. Top it with rotisserie chicken for a warm, protein-packed bowl perfect for a chilly night.

10 minutes

1 serving

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Ingredients:

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped asparagus

½ cup green peas

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup cauliflower rice

¼ cup cooked brown rice

2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp grated Parmesan

½ tsp lemon zest

4 oz skinless rotisserie chicken breast, sliced

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Directions:

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the cauliflower rice and brown rice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the yogurt, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

Season and top with chicken.

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Nutritional Information

Calories: 501

Protein: 48 g

Fiber: 13 g

Calcium: 190 mg

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