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Creamy Mushroom Bacon Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Risotto (Paleo, Whole30)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 5 -6
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 slices of thick bacon
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenders pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup sliced leeks
  • 12 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Risotto:

  • 1 large head of cauliflower*
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start by prepping the risotto. Cut the cauliflower into florets, and place inside a food processor (may need a few batches). Pulse until cauliflower resembles a rice like texture.
  • Begin by heating a large skillet to medium heat. Place bacon inside the pan, cook 4-5 minutes per side (or until desired level of crispiness). Set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness of chicken), and remove chicken from pan (it won't be cooked all the way through). Keep the pan and burner hot.
  • Add additional oil to pan if it's dry. Now toss leeks and mushrooms into the skillet. Saute for 5-6 minutes, or until mushrooms are fragrant and leeks are softened.
  • Crumble bacon into small pieces and return to the pan with mushrooms. Add chicken and coconut milk, stir to combine. Now add dijon mustard.
  • Simmer at medium low heat for 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the risotto. Heat up a separate skillet to medium high heat, add oil once hot.
  • Toss in onion, saute for a 2-3 minutes. Then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, until mushrooms are browned.
  • Now toss in cauliflower rice, chicken broth, and dried basil. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes while the rice absorbs the broth.
  • Add salt to taste and top with fresh thyme.
  • Serve chicken with sauce on top of risotto.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 1251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 25.1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3.9mg