DinnerMediterraneanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyMeal PrepFamily Friendly
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Spinach Rice Skillet
A bright, budget-friendly chicken and rice skillet with spinach, tomatoes, lemon, and garlic.
- Calories
- 455
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 49g
- Fat
- 14g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 35 min total
- Boneless skinless chicken breast20 oz
- Brown rice, uncooked1 cup
- Yellow onion, diced1
- Garlic4 clove
- Baby spinach4 cup
- Diced tomatoes2 can
- Lemon1
- Olive oil4 tsp
- Dried oregano2 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Cook the brown rice according to the package directions and keep it warm.
- 2Season the chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Warm the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Transfer it to a plate and slice it after resting.
- 3Cook the onion in the same skillet until softened, then add the garlic and cook briefly.
- 4Stir in the diced tomatoes and spinach. Simmer until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5Return the chicken to the skillet, add a squeeze of lemon, and serve over the rice.
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