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Garlic Butter Chicken & Spinach Rice Skillet - 30 Minute Protein Dinner

A quick, high-protein one-pan chicken and rice skillet cooked in garlic butter with tender spinach and parmesan for a rich but balanced weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
Rice & Sauce
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated optional

Equipment

  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spatula
  • measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet and cook diced chicken until golden and fully cooked.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened.
  3. Stir in uncooked rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in spinach and let it wilt into the rice mixture.
  6. Finish with parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes before serving for best texture. Add extra broth if needed during cooking.