Description
A one-pan meal of tender chicken cubes in garlic-creamed rice, finished with spinach and Parmesan. Flavorful, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken breast pieces (1.5 lbs), cut into 1-inch cubes
Long-grain rice or basmati rice (1.5 cups)
Minced garlic mixed with heavy cream (2 cups total)
Low-sodium chicken broth (1.5 cups)
Fresh spinach (3 cups tightly packed, stems removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
Fresh parsley (2 tbsp, chopped)
Black pepper (1 tsp, freshly cracked)
Salt (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper
Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned
Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat with pan juices
Pour cream-garlic sauce and chicken broth into the pan
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 18 minutes until rice is tender
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted
Finish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
Notes
For best results, use a non-stick Dutch oven
Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option
Add cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop oven
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg