Lemony Chicken And Rice With Spinach And Feta Recipe

Name: Lemony Chicken And Rice With Spinach And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 cups cooked rice; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; salt; pepper; 4 ounces Baby Spinach (4 cups); 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups cooked rice
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
salt
pepper
4 ounces Baby Spinach (4 cups)
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Microwave onion, oil, garlic, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2
Stir in rice.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
4
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours on LOW.
5
Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.
6
Gently stir shredded chicken, spinach, 1 cup feta, and half-and-half into slow cooker and let sit until spinach is wilted and casserole is heated through, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in lemon zest and juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup feta.
9
Serve.

1311

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Lemony Chicken And Rice With Spinach And Feta 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.

Lemony Chicken And Rice With Spinach And Feta

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