Description
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach and savory artichokes, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering both flavor and ease with minimal cleanup. In about 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying dinner that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onion, mince garlic, drain artichokes, and wash spinach.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (5 minutes per side). Remove from the pot.
- Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the pot along with spinach, artichokes, rice, broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender; stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg