Creamy Garlic Chicken Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned on both sides; remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Stir in the long-grain white rice and cook for 1 minute to toast.
6. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until rice is mostly tender.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
8. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
10. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.