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chicken spinach and rice recipes

Chicken Spinach and Rice Recipes: 7 Comforting Dishes to Savor

A nutritious and filling chicken, spinach, and rice dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add diced chicken, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in spinach, cooking until wilted.
  5. Add rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  6. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use leftover rice for quicker preparation.
  • Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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