DinnerMediterraneanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyFamily Friendly
Lemony Chicken and Spinach Brown Rice Skillet
A filling skillet meal with tender chicken, lemony rice, spinach, and roasted vegetables.
- Calories
- 760
- Protein
- 49g
- Carbs
- 72g
- Fat
- 24g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 35 min total
- 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
- 1Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 2Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on both sides. Transfer it to a plate.
- 3Cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the same skillet until slightly softened.
- 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.
- 5Fold in the spinach and squeeze lemon over the finished skillet. Let it rest briefly before serving.
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