Description
Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy sauce is the ultimate comfort dish for busy weeknights. This delightful recipe features tender, juicy chicken paired with fluffy rice and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. With vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, it’s perfect for families craving a satisfying meal. Prepare to indulge in a bowl of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces for quick cooking.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to boil; add rice and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chicken with garlic and paprika until cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until melted; add more broth to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve by scooping rice into bowls and topping with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg