MARRY ME CHICKEN & RICE

4h
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken, broth, and seasonings to crockpot; cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours.
  2. 2Cook rice and set aside.
  3. 3Blend sauce ingredients with a little broth until smooth.
  4. 4Shred chicken, then stir in sauce, parmesan, and spinach; cook for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5Divide into 8 servings with rice and store or serve.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 2.5 cups Jasmine rice, dry
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp chicken broth (taken from the crockpot)
  • Tbsp 4
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes

Equipment

crock potblendermeal prep containers

Tips

  • Each serving is 503 calories with 55 grams of protein.
  • This recipe makes 8 protein-packed meals.