Creamy Spinach Chicken and Rice
Creamy Spinach Chicken and Rice is perfect for those busy evenings when you crave comfort without the fuss. Tender bites of chicken nestled in a velvety parmesan blanket of creamy rice, infused with flavorful spinach and garlic.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet with lid
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 knife
- 1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
- 5 oz Spinach
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 cups Cooked White Rice
- 1½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Clean and season Chicken: Clean Chicken thighs and remove veins and extra fat. Then Cut into 2-inch cubes. Season with 1-2 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper add a drizzle of oil. If time permits let the seasonings absorb into the meat.
- Brown Chicken: Add diced chicken thighs into a preheated large and deep skillet on medium heat. Brown the chicken until golden and crisp on the outside, make sure not to overcook. If the meat is not fully cooked that ok it will finish cooking in the chicken spinach sauce.
- Grate Parmesan and Chop Spinach: Grate parmesan cheese I prefer to not use pretreated cheese because it has anti-caking agents and when melted it comes out a different texture. Chop the spinach down a little this step is optional but I know my kids won't eat long stringy pieces of spinach, cutting it into smaller pieces blends better in the rice and chicken.
- Add Rice and simmer to Perfection: Now back to your skillet move the chicken to the sides and add in minced garlic about 4-5 garlic cloves. Sauté until fragrant then add in 5 oz of chopped spinach and wilt. Next, add the 1 cup of heavy cream bring to a slight simmer, and add in 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese and 4 cups of cooked white rice. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Do a taste test and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
