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Creamy Spinach Chicken and Rice: Easy Weeknight Meal

Nourishing Creamy Spinach Chicken Rice Bowl: Tender chicken, creamy rice & fresh spinach in a cozy, balanced one-pot meal. Ideal for dinner & meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown chicken, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add rice to the pan and stir to coat.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and cook until rice is tender.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach.
  7. Simmer briefly until spinach wilts and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts can be wonderful, they just stay incredibly juicy and forgiving if you accidentally overcook them a touch.

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