Chicken and Spinach Florentine

Submitted by Tallie in Pacific NW

"You can find this same recipe on the box of Minute Brown Rice. It deserves a place here on Recipezaar. I've made alterations and added more spices. The original recipe was pretty bland truth be told."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into bite-sz pieces
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, dried
• 4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
• 12 ounces tomatoes, cherry, halved
• 4 -6 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

directions

1. heat oil in large, deep skillet; add chicken; cook 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through, stirring frequently.
2. add spices, spinach, rice, tomatoes and broth, 4 cups to begin with, add a bit more as you see fit; mix well.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Stir in parmesan cheese. Let stand 5 mins; Serve hot.

Reviews

[aronsinvest]

Good solid recipe. Added some onions and fresh garlic. Easy fix and tasty. Thanks for posting.