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Home » Chicken Recipes » Chipotle Chicken and Cauliflower

Chipotle Chicken and Cauliflower

Published: May 25, 2016 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 19, 2019 · 585 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This Chipotle Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower is an easy to make one dish meal!  With just 5 ingredients, this low-carb and gluten-free meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

I received an All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel All-In-One Pan as a participant in the All-Clad d5 Cookware Blogger Challenge. All opinions are my own.

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If you’ve followed me long at all, you know that short ingredient lists are not my forte. I know that everyone loves easy recipes, and I often start with the best intentions to keep things simple.

Then I hit the kitchen and I start adding things. Before you know it my entire spice rack is on the counter, and my 5-ingredient dish has turned into 15-ingredients.

I’m working on this and today; I have proof. I’ve made you not just a recipe, but an entire dinner with just five ingredients.

I can’t take all the credit.

I did it because All-Clad invited me to participate in the All-Clad d5 Cookware Blogger Challenge and create a dish for Memorial Day with just five ingredients.

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I knew it would be a great way to push myself.

And, I was motivated by a pan.

As part of the challenge, they sent me d5 Stainless-Steel All-In-One-Pan. I’ve always been an All-Clad fan and had been eying this pan at Williams-Sonoma for a while.

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(Is it just me, or could you live in a Williams-Sonoma store?)

The All-Clad d5 stainless-steel cookware heats slowly and evenly, which yields perfectly browned proteins, from the center to the edges. I love that it has plenty of room to cook an entire meal for our family of five! With the addition of the lid, it is also perfect for simmering and braising.

Its magnetic stainless-steel exterior has such a gleaming polished finished that I was almost hesitant to use it, but I’m thrilled to report that it cleaned up beautifully. (And can I get a heck yeah for having only one pan to clean up after dinner?!)

And, oh, was this Chipotle Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower so good!

The chipotle butter seasons it perfectly, and the extra touch of lime at the end adds just the right bite.

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5 from 2 votes

Chipotle Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower

This Chipotle Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower is an easy to make one dish meal!  With just 5 ingredients, this low-carb and gluten-free meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time28 mins
Total Time38 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken legs
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter divided
  • 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce chopped fine
  • 1 buch cauliflower trimmed into florets
  • 1 lime sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons of the butter with chopped chipotle chiles. Rub 1 tablespoon of the chipotle butter under the skin of the chicken legs. Melt 1 tablespoon of the chipotle butter in a small dish and toss with cauliflower. Reserve remaining tablespoon of chipotle butter. Season chicken and cauliflower with salt and pepper.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter (not the chipotle butter) in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 8 minutes per side. Add cauliflower to the pan and dot with remaining tablespoon of chipotle butter.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until cooked through. Squeeze with lime juice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 59.6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Robin Rue

    May 25, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    That sounds delicious. Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies and I can't wait to try this 🙂

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 25, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks! Let me know how it goes if you decide to give it a try.

      Reply
  2. Kristin G

    May 25, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I would love to cook my squash and onions in this pan. My pans are small and I hate using multiple pans for one dish.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 25, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      Ohh, that sounds so good! My mom used to make squash and onions.

      Reply
  3. Erin Shebish

    May 25, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks incredible! Can you just come over here and cook for me?? I'll provide dessert and wine! LOL!

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 25, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      🙂 I'll always cook for wine and dessert!

      *Wendy Polisi*

      *https://wendypolisi.com *

      Reply
  4. Julie Wunder

    May 25, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    This looks amazing!!! I'd love to make this with just the cauliflower even!

    Reply
  5. Laura

    May 26, 2016 at 12:05 am

    I LOVE roasted cauliflower. Whenever I buy cauliflower, there are so many things I love to make with it, and roasting it is definitely at the top of the list!

    Reply
  6. Amber Nelson

    May 26, 2016 at 12:23 am

    I am a big fan of grilled or roasted cauliflower. I think I need to try this.

    Reply
  7. Cheryl Larimer

    May 26, 2016 at 1:04 am

    My go to recipe is beef stroganoff but I have an old recipe for chicken; cream; pecans; onions; vermouth, etc that I would try first. This chicken cauliflower recipe would be a better choice for our current diet. Looks delicious.

    Reply
  8. Rebecca Bryant

    May 26, 2016 at 1:08 am

    Oh my this looks amazing. I bet it tasted just as good as it looked. I'll be over fro dinner.

    Reply
  9. Rachel Griesmer

    May 26, 2016 at 1:13 am

    I would like to use this to make Greek chicken pasta.

    Reply
  10. 1froglegs

    May 26, 2016 at 1:17 am

    The first thing I would use it for is home fries. They are a great alternative to chips or french fries, and the kids love them.

    Reply
  11. Mary Welby

    May 26, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Get this in my mouth now! Do you need any taste tetsers? lol.

    Reply
  12. Carolyn

    May 26, 2016 at 2:47 am

    My husband and I love our All Clad pans. This one would be a great addition.

    Reply
  13. Roxanne Ferber

    May 26, 2016 at 3:04 am

    I'm printing this for later! My picky eaters just discovered they hate cauliflower...but, that's OK. More for ME!! 😉

    Reply
  14. PamIW

    May 26, 2016 at 5:48 am

    What a beauitul pan. I think I could find many uses for that in my newly remodeled kitchen.

    Reply
  15. Winifred Jac

    May 26, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I definitely want to try roasted cauliflower soon. Something different. Maybe my daughter will like it that way.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      It is really good! I used to not think I liked cauliflower much but now I'm obsessed. Today I'm making mashed cauliflower!

      *Wendy Polisi*

      *https://wendypolisi.com *

      Reply
  16. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

    May 26, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I love 5 ingredient meals but it's rare I'm able to accomplish using that few ingredients, lol! All Clad pots and pans are so great. Awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  17. Toni Williams

    May 26, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I am such a fan of quick and easy dinners. I'm going to try this recipe, but I'm now thinking I need that pan too. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Debra Hawkins

    May 26, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I love LOVE roasted cauliflower! I am going to have to try this version soon! It looks absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  19. Beth

    May 26, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    This is such a gorgeous Pan!! I love one pot dinners and the first thing I'd make in this fabulous Pan is your recipe for Chipotle Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower!! Next, I might make Pork Chops with Caramelized Apricots and Sage. Thanks for this awesome giveaway:)

    Reply
  20. Kristen

    May 26, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I'd use this to try out the braised Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe I've been eyeing.

    Reply
  21. Di Hickman

    May 26, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    Ok might just be me but I've never been in a Williams Sonoma store. No idea what it is?
    This looks great though, I could easily veganize this with Gardein Chickn!

    Reply
  22. Amanda Love

    May 26, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    This dish looks amazing! I'm not entirely a big fan of cauliflower but I do love chicken and chipotle roasted chicken sounds absolutely delicious! I would love to try this.

    Reply
  23. TakeActionWAHM

    May 27, 2016 at 12:45 am

    This looks so delicious, but I'm no longer able to eat cauliflower - what would be a good substitute? My first thought was broccoli, but not sure that would really have the right flavor.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 27, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      I think broccoli would be amazing!

      Reply
  24. Samantha

    May 27, 2016 at 2:35 am

    This looks like a perfect meal for dinner for the family. I love the golden color you were able to achieve on the cauliflower and the chicken. Delish! I'd certainly want to try this recipe.

    Reply
  25. Amy L

    May 27, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I'd like to use this pan to make chicken parmesan

    Reply
  26. ET Pruitt

    May 27, 2016 at 4:12 am

    I would use this pan for paella, dirty rice, and jambalaya.

    Reply
  27. coupcrazy

    May 27, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    Braised short ribs would be so good right about now. I kind of want to make some stuffed peppers with them. 🙂
    Brenda Haines

    Reply
  28. Dawn

    May 28, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    My pans all need to be replaced. I love the look of this pan.

    Reply
  29. Blue unicycle

    May 28, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    This looks pretty yummy! I am glad to know you like the pan... I have eyed it for some time as well. Can't wait to try both!

    Reply
  30. Janet

    May 28, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I'd love to win this pan. Being able to do everything in one pan, included browning in the oven, would a blessing. I'd make your Mexican quinoa dish in it.

    Reply
  31. Debra

    May 28, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    Yes to camping out at Williams and Sonoma - Heck Yeah to one pan AND to a delicious sounding but simple dinner! I would be making this recipe or sweet potato hash in this pan. I love the idea of ONE pan meals!

    Reply
  32. Jan W.

    May 28, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I've got cauliflower in the fridge just waiting to happen!

    Reply
  33. Sheri Roach

    May 28, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I make one pot dishes all the time, and these are some of my favorite ingredients! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Kim Henrichs

    May 29, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    This looks so good! I would love to do tequila lime shrimp!

    Reply
  35. Wen

    May 29, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Love making one pan meals and changing all pot to stainless thanks for the recipes

    Reply
  36. Elle

    May 29, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I would love to cook some salmon and veggies.

    Reply
  37. steve weber

    May 29, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I would sautee some veggies and shrimp and make a thai peanut sauce.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Yum! Love Thai Peanut Sauce!

      Reply
  38. Thia

    May 29, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    Wendy, you're not alone in your love of Williams-Sonoma and I don't even have a store nearby. I just keep trying to climb into the pages of my W-S Catalog!!!

    I've been thinking about trying to make a cauliflower tagine - type dish, recently. I think this pan would be the perfect piece of equipment to do so!!

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      I knoowww...the catalog keeps me going when I don't have a store nearby. A Cauliflower Tagine sounds really good!

      Reply
  39. Tina W

    May 30, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I would love to use this pan to make a batch of summer ratatouille (now if my tomatoes would just hurry up and start ripening....)

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      That sounds so good!

      Reply
  40. ruth

    May 30, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Wendy, the use of this pan is fabulous and it looks good too. Cant wait to try this recipe

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

      Reply
  41. Rebecca Kelsey

    May 30, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    I am in love with food blogs, happy to have yours to add to the list! This chicken looks mouthwatering and you styled the food so well.

    Be the author of your own story,
    Rebecca
    RebeccaKelsey.com

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
  42. Bridgett Wilbur

    June 01, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I would make a pork and veggy stir fry.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      June 01, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      I love stir fry!

      Reply
  43. Shelby Law Ruttan

    July 12, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    Sounds wonderful and I'm all for low carb meals like this one...and I don't mind pulling out more spices myself when cooking 🙂

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      August 02, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      I am the same way. I always start with recipe ideas thinking I'll keep the ingredient list simple and have to hold myself back from pulling out all of my spices. 🙂

      Reply
  44. Cheryl Burgoyne

    August 02, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    This looks SO good and I love cauliflower any which way as well as chipotle, but I think I'll try this with bone-in chicken (maybe like 3) as I'm not a fan of chicken legs. I love cilantro too so a sprinkle on the top might be nice. Thanks for always sharing such great recipes.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      August 02, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      That sounds good - I need to try this with cilantro! I love it too and that is such a great idea. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  45. Kimberly Kempf

    October 22, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    I'd love to hear from some people that tried this. Was it good?

    Reply

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