Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Rice (One Pot)

Delicious, filling, and wonderfully quick, this garlic butter spinach chicken rice is the kind of meal that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh greens come together in one pan for a wholesome dish that’s full of flavor and ready in minutes — perfect for busy days when you still want something real, homemade, and satisfying. It’s also one of those recipes little hands can easily help with, making it a lovely, simple meal to cook together.

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Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Rice

Servings: 2–3
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: ~25 min

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Ingredients

1 large chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup uncooked rice (basmati or jasmine)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth (or water + bouillon)
1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
Salt & pepper, to taste
A squeeze of lemon juice or touch of grated lemon zest
Optional: 2 tbsp grated parmesan

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Instructions

1. Sear the Chicken
   Heat olive oil and butter in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
   Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
   Sear both sides until golden (about 2–3 minutes each). Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics
   In the same pan, lower to medium heat, add the onion and garlic.
   Sauté until soft and fragrant.

3. Cook the Rice
   Add the rice, stirring to coat it in the buttery mixture for 30–40 seconds.
   Pour in the chicken broth, stir, cover, and simmer over low heat until the rice is almost done (10–12 minutes).

4. Add Spinach & Chicken
   Once most of the liquid has absorbed, add the chopped spinach and the cooked chicken back in.
   Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the spinach wilts and the rice finishes cooking.

5. Finish & Serve
   Stir in the lemon juice (and parmesan if using).
   Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

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