04/11/2025
Cream of chicken with spinach and mushrooms ๐
Ingredients
โข 1 tablespoon olive oil
โข 225 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
โข ยพ cup finely chopped onion (about 1โ2 medium onions)
โข 112 grams fresh mushrooms, sliced
โข ยพ cup shredded carrot (about ยฝ medium carrot)
โข ยฝ tablespoon minced garlic
โข ยฝ cup long-grain rice
โข 1 cup reduced -sodium chicken broth
โข ยฝ cup water
โข ยผ teaspoon ground nutmeg
โข ยพ teaspoon ground black pepper
โข 1ยฝ cup evaporated fat-free milk
โข 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
โข 2 cups packed fresh spinach
โข 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
โข 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken:
In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 170ยฐF (77ยฐC). Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely shred the chicken.
2. Sautรฉ the Vegetables:
In the same Dutch oven, add the chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, shredded carrot, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add Rice and Liquids:
Stir in the long-grain rice and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, water, ground nutmeg, and ยฝ teaspoon of the ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
In a small bowl, combine the evaporated milk and all-purpose flour, stirring until smooth. Stir this mixture into the Dutch oven along with the remaining evaporated milk. Cook and stir until the mixture is bubbly.
5. Combine Chicken and Spinach:
Stir in the shredded chicken and fresh spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the mixture is heated through.
6. Add Lemon Flavor:
Stir in the finely shredded lemon zest and lemon juice. If desired, sprinkle with the remaining ยผ teaspoon of ground black pepper and salt to taste.
7. Serve:
Ladle the creamy chicken and rice mixture into bowls and serve hot.