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Cajun Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls

by Katerina Petrovska

5 from 16 votes

May 17, 2019, Updated Dec 30, 2025

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These Cajun chicken cauliflower rice bowls feature sticky, Cajun-spiced chicken served over cauliflower rice with sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime dressing. Quick, flavorful, and low carb, this easy bowl recipe is perfect for fast lunches or busy weeknight dinners.

Cajun Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls

These Cajun chicken cauliflower rice bowls are all about bold flavor, easy prep, and a build-your-own dinner vibe that works any night of the week. Juicy Cajun chicken, fluffy cauliflower rice, fresh veggies, and a simple dressing come together in one satisfying bowl that feels fresh but still hearty. Everything cooks quickly, and the rest is just chopping and assembling.

Why You’ll Want to Make These Bowls

• Easy to customize. Build your bowl exactly how you like it. Add more veggies, swap the dressing, or turn up the spice. It’s one of those recipes that adapts to you.
• Fast and flexible. The Cajun chicken and cauliflower rice both cook quickly, and you can bake or pan-sear the chicken depending on what’s easiest that night.
• Great for meal prep. The chicken keeps well in the fridge for a few days, making these bowls perfect for lunches or make-ahead dinners.
• Big flavor, simple ingredients. Cajun seasoning adds heat, while fresh avocado, mango, and peppers provide balance and texture.

Ingredients and Substitutions

For the Chicken

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – Juicy, flavorful, and forgiving. Thighs stay tender and work perfectly with bold Cajun seasoning.
• Cajun seasoning – Brings heat and smoky flavor; adjust the amount to suit your spice tolerance.
• Vegetable oil – Helps the chicken sear nicely without sticking.

For the Cauliflower Rice

• Cauliflower rice – Light, fluffy, and quick-cooking; fresh or frozen, both work.
• Vegetable oil – Keeps the cauliflower from drying out as it cooks.
• Salt & black pepper – Simple seasoning is all it needs.
• Green onions & fresh herbs – For garnish, optional.

Toppings

• Avocado – Adds creaminess and balances the spice.
• Red bell pepper – For a bit of crunch and color.
• Mango – Sweetness that pairs nicely with Cajun flavors.
• Red onion – Adds bite and freshness.

For the Lime Dressing

• Plain yogurt – The creamy base that keeps the dressing light.
• Extra virgin olive oil – Helps smooth and thin the dressing.
• Lime juice & zest – Brightens everything up and adds flavor.
• Cilantro (optional) – Adds fresh herb flavor. Parsley is also okay to use.
• White wine vinegar – A little tang to balance the creaminess.
• Honey – Just enough sweetness to round things out.
• Garlic – Brings it all together.
• Salt & black pepper – Season to taste.

How To Make These Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Cajun Chicken

• Cook the chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet and season the chicken thighs generously with Cajun seasoning. Cook in batches so they brown properly, flipping once, until cooked through. Let the chicken rest briefly while you work on the rest of the recipe.
• Prepare the cauliflower rice. In the same skillet, add a little oil and sauté the cauliflower rice just until tender. Season lightly and set aside.
• Make the lime dressing. While everything cools slightly, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lime juice and zest, vinegar, honey, garlic, and seasonings until smooth.
• Prep the toppings. Slice the avocado, bell pepper, mango, and red onion so everything is ready to go.
• Assemble the bowls. Start with a base of cauliflower rice, then layer on the sliced Cajun chicken and fresh toppings.
• Finish and serve. Drizzle with the lime dressing, garnish with green onions and herbs, and dig in.

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5 from 16 votes

Cajun Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls

by Katerina Petrovska

Sticky, cajun-flavored chicken served over cauliflower rice with sweet mangoes, buttery avocado, and a creamy Lime Dressing that brings it all together.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 serves

Ingredients 

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FOR THE CHICKEN

• ▢ 6 (1.5 pounds, total) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, add more if you like it spicier or just adjust to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE

• ▢ ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
• ▢ 4 cups cauliflower rice
• ▢ salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE TOPPINGS

• ▢ 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
• ▢ 1 red bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 mango, peeled, chopped
• ▢ ½ red onion, diced

FOR THE LIME DRESSING

• ▢ ¼ cup plain yogurt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, (add more if you want/need to thin out the dressing)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ▢ ½ teaspoon lime zest
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
• ▢ 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon honey
• ▢ 1 garlic cloves, minced
• ▢ salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ▢ sliced green onions, for garnish
• ▢ chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

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Instructions 

FOR THE CHICKEN

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet. DO NOT crowd the pan – for best results, cook in 2 batches.
• Cook the chicken thighs for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 7 more minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE

• Add ½ tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the cauliflower rice, season with a bit of salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool for few minutes.
• In the meantime, work on the creamy lime dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk until well combined. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

ARRANGE THE RICE BOWLS

• Divide a layer of the Cauliflower Rice among 4 pasta bowls. Top with sliced chicken, avocado slices, pepper slices, chopped mango, and diced onions.
• Drizzle the prepared dressing over the chicken, fruits, and vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro/parsley, and serve.

Notes

• If making the cauliflower rice bowls for later, store the toppings, chicken thighs, and cauliflower rice separately. Heat and assemble right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 1402mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2480IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

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