Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Sauce. This delightful dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, velvety sauce that harmonizes all flavors beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 7-10 minutes).
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic; sauté for one minute. Stir in cream cheese, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and spinach until fully combined.
- Once the rice is fluffy, add it to the skillet with the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Serve in bowls topped with more spinach or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg