Creamy Spinach Chicken Rice
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal with this Instapot chicken rice dinner. Succulent chicken thighs, tender rice, and nutritious spinach are cooked in a creamy and aromatic sauce that will satisfy the whole family. This effortless recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
steps
- 1.
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2.
Set the Instapot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides and set them aside.
- 3.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 4.
Add the rice, chicken broth, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- 5.
Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- 6.
Close the Instapot lid and set it to manual pressure cooking for 10 minutes.
- 7.
Once the cooking is complete, do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
- 8.
Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- 9.
Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach into the rice mixture until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- 10.
Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- 11.
Serve the creamy spinach chicken rice warm, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika on top.
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