Description
A bright and creamy one-pot meal made with tender chicken, lemony rice, spinach, and melty Parmesan. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook for 5–6 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish: Stir in chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts into the rice mixture.
- Season: Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra lemon zest or Parmesan.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep. Brown rice can be substituted, but increase cooking time and broth. Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg