Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach Recipe

Name: Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup arborio rice; 5 cups defatted chicken broth; 1/2 lb spinach leaves, roughly chopped (about 5 cups); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat.
2
Add in chicken, season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the chicken pieces have turned white and are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes; remove the chicken and set aside.
3
Add in the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, over med-high heat until it begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
4
Return the chicken to the saucepan; add in the rice and broth, and bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat to med-low, partially cover the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Stir in the spinach and continue cooking 5 minutes more.
7
Add in the cumin and nutmeg; stir to combine.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
9
As this soup stands and cools, it thickens; add some broth or water (1/2 cup at a time) before reheating.

717

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 lb boneless skinless white meat chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Comfort Chicken Soup With Rice And Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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