Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice
A comforting and hearty one-pot dish combining tender chicken, creamy goodness, and fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup dry white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the cubed chicken breasts with garlic salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil in your skillet or saucepan over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, then set aside.
Cooking
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Stir in the dry rice and toast slightly for a minute or two.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scrape browned bits from the bottom, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice absorbs most of the broth.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach, mixing until the spinach is fully incorporated.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine over low heat.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Leftovers taste great the next day.