Greek Style Chicken With Lemon Pistachio Rice

Name: Greek Style Chicken With Lemon Pistachio Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano); 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill weed (or 1 teaspoon dried); ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each); 8 ounces plain fat-free yogurt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill weed (or 1 teaspoon dried)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
8 ounces plain fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts

1
In an 8-inch glass or metal baking dish, mix together the broth, rice, spinach, tomatoes, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons pistachios, oregano, dillweed, cinnamon, and pepper (may season with salt to taste).
2
Push the mixture to one side.
3
Add the chicken breasts to the baking dish.
4
Spoon a small amount of the rice mixture over them.
5
Cover with foil; bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and the rice is tender.
6
Stir together the yogurt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
7
To serve: spoon yogurt mixture over the chicken, rice, and vegetables; sprinkle the remaining pistachios over the top.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth, 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice, 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 2 large tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Style Chicken With Lemon Pistachio Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!