Best 7 Creamy Rice Chicken And Spinach Dinner Recipes

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Creamy rice chicken and spinach dinner is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. This creamy rice dinner is made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, creamy rice, garlic, butter, and your favorite seasonings. It is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY RICE, CHICKEN & SPINACH DINNER



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Create a Creamy Rice, Chicken & Spinach Dinner the whole family will love! Our Healthy Living chicken and spinach dinner is ready to eat in 35 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Add rice; stir. Return to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat 5 min.
  • Add Neufchatel; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Add spinach. (Pan will be full.) Cook, covered, 1 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir gently to mix in spinach.
  • Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir in tomatoes; top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE



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When my mom asked me to prepare a speedy supper to feed our family, I used leftover chicken to create this casserole. Cheese and sour cream make the chicken and rice so creamy and tasty. I recently got married, and my husband, Doug, loves it, too. -Jennifer Biggs Cassel, Mediapolis, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 to 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1-1/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 32)

Steps:

  • Spread rice into a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over rice. , Melt the remaining butter; toss the cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 43g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN DINNER



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Cleanup is a breeze with this all-in-one supper. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands instead of cutting it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir chicken and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in soup and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cheese and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. , Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH



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This is super-simple chicken dish in a cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by KKraft

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN, SPINACH AND RICE



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken, Spinach and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup brown rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,undrained
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Spray a 7 X 11 in.
  • baking dish with vegetable spray and set aside.
  • Combine the soup, water, mayonnaise, and curry powder and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the rice over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer the spinach evenly over the top of the rice.
  • Cover the spinach with half of the sou mix, then top with the chicken, then the remaining soup.
  • Sprinkle the chees over the top and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour.

CREAMY RICE, CHICKEN & SPINACH DINNER



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My family loves this meal! Easy way to get some spinach into them! I do love it with the dressing called for but have also used plain italian and even just oil. It is from kraftfoods.com.

Provided by kbksmama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Kraft roasted red pepper italian parmesan dressing
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
2 cups Minute brown rice, uncooked
4 ounces neufchatel cheese, cubed
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in a large, deep skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice; return to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir neufchatel cheese into rice mixture until melted.
  • Add spinach; cover. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Stir rice mixture gently to mix in spinach. Cover.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 89.6, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 33.3

CREAMY RICE, CHICKEN AND SPINACH DINNER



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A hearty, flavorful skillet supper combines chicken breast strips flavored with Italian-inspired seasonings, quick-cooking brown rice, fresh tomatoes, and spinach. The dish is topped with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into wide strips
1 ½ cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 min.
  • Add cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Add spinach. (Pan will be full.) Cook, covered, 1 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir gently to mix in spinach.
  • Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 879.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions, or use your favorite method.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
  • Add more or less spinach depending on your taste preferences.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the creamy rice, chicken, and spinach dinner immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

This creamy rice, chicken, and spinach dinner is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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