JalapeñO Popper Creamy Cauliflower Rice With Crispy Air Fried Chicken

Enjoy this lower-carb dish that combines creamy jalapeño popper-inspired cauliflower rice topped with crispy air-fried chicken. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures that's sure to please!

By @thedailykale

Original recipe source

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces bacon
• 0.5 jalapeño
• 1 tbsp scallions
• 2 pieces bacon
• 1.25 cups cooked cauliflower rice
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0 to taste salt
• 1 tsp butter
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 tbsp whipped cream cheese
• 2 pieces bacon
• 0.5 jalapeño
• 1 tbsp scallions
• 1.25 cups cooked cauliflower rice
• 2 pieces frozen low-carb chicken pieces
• 2 tbsp ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Chop the 2 pieces of bacon into small pieces.
2. Dice 1/2 jalapeño finely, removing seeds for less heat.
3. Chop 1 tablespoon of scallions.
4. Cook the bacon pieces in a pan over medium heat until crispy.
5. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Remove excess bacon fat, leaving a small amount for flavor.
6. In the same pan, add 1 1/4 cup of cooked cauliflower rice and season with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste.
7. Once cauliflower rice is softened, remove from pan and set aside.
8. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in the pan over low heat.
9. Add 3/4 cup of milk of your choice to the pan and slowly whisk in 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
10. Add 1.5 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
11. Stir in the crispy bacon, diced jalapeño, and chopped scallions into the cheese sauce.
12. Add the cooked cauliflower rice to the cheese sauce and combine thoroughly.
13. Air fry frozen low-carb chicken pieces according to package instructions until crispy, about 15 minutes at 400°F.
14. Serve the jalapeño popper cauliflower rice in bowls, top with crispy chicken pieces, and drizzle with ranch dressing if desired.