Gluten Free Tikka Masala Skillet
The Gluten Free Tikka Masala Skillet is a simple, quick, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch. It is also a great option for meal prep, as you can easily make a double batch and save half for later. It is packed with protein and fiber. This Tikka Masala Skillet is made with instant chickpea tikka masala, rice, grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese. This Gluten Free Tikka Masala is gluten-free and can be made fat-free by using fat-free mozzarella cheese and dairy free by using a dairy free mozzarella cheese. It can be made vegan buy omitting the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice frozen, instant, or standard rice
- 1 jar Tikka Masala sauce
- 1 lb boneless skiness chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or dairy free sub
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook rice according to box directions. If frozen or instant just add to the pan.
- On a cutting board cut chicken breasts into 1" pieces. Add to an oven safe pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook on medoum heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperate of 165.
- Add the rice to an oven safe skillet.
- Top with Chickpea Tikka Masala.
- Top with garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.
- Mix together in the skillet. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake on 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with optional dried fenugreek leaves.