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Chicken, Kale & Cauliflower Skillet with Melty Mozzarella, plated

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Chicken, Kale & Cauliflower Skillet with Melty Mozzarella

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 683 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.1 on Mealime

A one-pan skillet combines browned chicken with tender cauliflower and kale, finished with melty mozzarella. It’s a straightforward weeknight dish that yields a comforting, creamy texture without fuss.

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Ingredients

  • ½ medium headcauliflower
  • 1 lbchicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • ¼ (8 oz) blockcream cheese
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • ½ bunchkale
  • ½ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese

From the pantry: black pepper, coriander, ground, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon

Directions

  1. Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and cut the stems into small pieces; place them in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Peel and mince the garlic and add it to the cauliflower in the bowl.
  4. When the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat; add the cauliflower, garlic, and spices, cooking until the florets soften, about 6–7 minutes.
  5. Rinse and dry the kale, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves; set them in the reserved bowl.
  6. Pat the chicken dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add kale to the skillet in batches, letting each handful wilt before adding the next; return the cooked veggies to the bowl.
  8. Add a bit more oil to the skillet and cook the chicken pieces until they’re golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to broil and position the rack in the upper third of the oven.
  10. Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and coarsely grate the mozzarella.
  11. Return the veggies to the skillet and add the cream cheese; cook, stirring, until melted and everything is warmed through, 3–4 minutes.
  12. Top with the mozzarella and broil until it’s melted and bubbly, 3–5 minutes; remove from the oven and serve.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead by chopping garlic and kale earlier and store separately for faster cooking.
  • If mozzarella isn’t available, top with another meltable cheese you have on hand, or serve with a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
683 kcal
Protein
63 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
42 g
Fiber
4 g
Sodium
721 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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