Description
A high-protein, balanced meal with tender chicken, fluffy Jasmine rice, roasted broccoli, sautéed spinach, and a rich garlic-infused creamy sauce finished with parmesan and parsley. A 30-minute viral dinner in a bowl.
Ingredients
Sliced chicken breast (1.5 lbs, thinly sliced against the grain)
Fluffy white rice (2 cups, Jasmine or Basmati)
Garlic cloves (4 minced)
Unsalted butter (2 tbsp)
Chicken broth (1/4 cup for deglazing)
Heavy cream (1 cup)
Roasted broccoli (1 large head, cut into florets)
Sautéed baby spinach (3 cups)
Melted parmesan (1/2 cup, freshly grated)
Fresh parsley (2 tbsp, chopped)
Black pepper (1 tsp, freshly cracked)
Olive oil (1 tbsp for roasting broccoli)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 15-18 minutes until charred.
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add sliced chicken breast to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup chicken broth (no wine, as alcohol is prohibited) and scrape up browned bits.
Reduce heat to low, add 1 cup heavy cream and remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer until sauce thickens (~5 minutes), season with pepper and half the parsley.
Cook rice in a saucepan with 2 cups water as per package instructions (15-20 minutes).
In a separate pan, sauté spinach with 2 tbsp remaining chicken broth until wilted.
Assemble bowls: Top rice with sautéed chicken in garlic cream sauce, roasted broccoli, wilted spinach, parmesan, and reserved parsley.
Notes
Reheats well in oven for creaminess. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth instead of wine. Use fresh garlic for aromatic intensity. Melt parmesan sparingly to avoid clumping.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying + Roasting + Simmering
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg