Chicken Spinach Rice

Chicken and rice with spinach and lemon.

5 from 5 votes

Chicken Spinach Rice

This Chicken Spinach Rice is a one-pot wonder that's packed with flavor. Tender chicken, fresh spinach, and perfectly seasoned rice come together in a creamy, savory broth with a hint of lemon.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Chicken recipes, One pot

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken spinach rice, chicken rice,

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

Chicken and Rice

1 ½ pounds chicken breast diced
salt and pepper as needed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons butter divided
1 medium yellow onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
½ cup half and half
½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
2 ½ cups spinach roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Rice Seasonings

½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken and remaining butter. Sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on one side, then toss and sear for another 3 minutes.
Add the wine, simmer for 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits for flavor.
Add the rice seasonings and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stir in the rice, cover tightly, and reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. If liquid remains, cook for an extra 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, stir in the half-and-half and Parmesan. Add the spinach, cook for 3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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