One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice (with Spinach)
Healthy comfort food is here! Make this kid-friendly one-pot chicken and rice dinner for a deliciously creamy and balanced meal full of whole grains, protein, and veggies.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 556kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice raw
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach tightly packed
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cube the chicken breasts. In a deep sided skillet, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil and set it over medium-high heat. Cook the cubed chicken, turning occasionally, until starting to turn golden on all sides.
- Add the diced onion and saute 5 more minutes over medium-high.
- Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds.
- Add the brown rice, chicken broth, and dried herbs. Stir once, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is done, or nearly so.
- Roughly chop the baby spinach, and stir into the cooked chicken and rice mixture until just wilted.
- Stir in cheddar and sour cream, then use the back of your spoon to spread the mixture flat.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the dish and broil 4-7 minutes until toasty brown on top. Serve hot.
