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Lemony Chicken and Spinach Brown Rice Skillet

A filling skillet meal with tender chicken, lemony rice, spinach, and roasted vegetables.

Lemony Chicken and Spinach Brown Rice SkilletGenerative AI
Calories
760
Protein
49g
Carbs
72g
Fat
24g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 35 min total

4
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast2 lb
  • long-grain brown rice1 3/8 cup
  • yellow onion1
  • bell pepper2
  • baby spinach6 cup
  • chicken broth3 cup
  • lemon1
  • olive oil4 tsp
  • garlic4 clove
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • salt1/2 tsp
  • black pepper1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. 2Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on both sides. Transfer it to a plate.
  3. 3Cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the same skillet until slightly softened.
  4. 4Stir in the rice and broth, then return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. 5Fold in the spinach and squeeze lemon over the finished skillet. Let it rest briefly before serving.

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