CHICKEN AND SPINACH FLORENTINE

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You can find this same recipe on the box of Minute Brown Rice. It deserves a place here on Recipezaar. I've made alterations and added more spices. The original recipe was pretty bland truth be told.

Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into bite-sz pieces
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, dried
4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
12 ounces tomatoes, cherry, halved
4 -6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • heat oil in large, deep skillet; add chicken; cook 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • add spices, spinach, rice, tomatoes and broth, 4 cups to begin with, add a bit more as you see fit; mix well.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese. Let stand 5 mins; Serve hot.

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