04/05/2025
Satisfy your cravings with this deliciously creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and rice dish, loaded with fresh spinach and flavor! 🍅🍗🍚🌱✨
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked white rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for that extra burst of flavor. Heat up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and then add in your chicken. Cook it for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside for now.
In that same skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat and toss in those lovely, chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté them for 1-2 minutes to let their flavors shine through the butter. Next, pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the broth to reduce just a bit.
Now, here comes the magic! Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and turns creamy, which should take around 3-4 minutes. Time to add the cooked rice and chopped spinach! Cook it all together for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the rice is heated through.
Finally, slice that delicious chicken and return it to the skillet, tossing everything together with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, rice, and spinach until well combined and gloriously coated. Don't forget to garnish with fresh basil for a burst of flavor and color. Serve this up hot, and enjoy every last bite!