Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet Recipe

Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet

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Yes! You can make chicken and rice in 20 minutes. When a craving for comfort food hits and you need it in a hurry, this fast take on chicken and rice hits the spot. Stirring chopped baby spinach into warm brown rice is a smart way to get more vegetables and jazz up an otherwise plain starchy side. Our pro tips for speedy cooking: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces so it cooks in just a few minutes, use precooked rice and heat it in the microwave, then use the hot rice to wilt the spinach for you while you finish the chicken. Fresh thyme, chopped basil, or parsley are all good stand-ins for the rosemary. Round out the meal with a glass of sauvignon blanc.

By Deb Wise

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet — Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced white onion
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked microwavable whole-grain brown rice (such as Uncle Bens Ready Rice)
3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook, without stirring, until chicken begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Whisk together stock and flour in a bowl until combined. Add to chicken mixture; stir and scrape browned bits from bottom of skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Heat rice according to package directions. Place hot rice in a medium bowl; add spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat (hot rice will wilt the spinach). Divide rice mixture among 4 plates; top evenly with chicken mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296	Calories
10g	Fat
26g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 413mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet

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