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This creamy spinach rice makes the perfect side dish using fresh spinach! A three cheese melody, cream and broth make it extra creamy and it’s all cooked in one-pot!

When you have lots of spinach you want tasty ways to use it up. Of coarse you can make a creamy spinach dip or our popular creamy spinach chicken bake, but sometimes something like a side dish is preferred to compliment the main dish. Not a fan of spinach add some broccoli or chicken pieces! The cream, parmesan, Monterey Jack and cream cheese make this rice dish extra creamy! And what better way to make dinner than in one pot?!

What makes this spinach rice creamy?

The heavy cream, parmesan, Monterey Jack and cream cheese all make for a creamy rice dish. And it’s all made in one pot to cut down on dishes!

Delicious Add-ins:

  • Broccoli
  • chicken breast pieces
  • chili flakes
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Asparagus
  • Kale

Other Rice dishes to try:

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Creamy Spinach Rice

5 from 2 votes
By: Alyona Demyanchuk
This creamy spinach rice makes the perfect side dish using fresh spinach! A three cheese melody, cream and broth make it extra creamy and it's all cooked in one-pot!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients 

Creamy Spinach Rice

  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 3 Tbsp Canola oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt & pepper
  • 8 oz fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese , grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

Instructions

How to make creamy Spinach Rice

  • Saute rice in oil for 2 minutes. Add the broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, spices and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, parmesan cheese and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and serve.

Notes

NOTE: Can add fresh garlic or garlic powder with the spices for extra flavor. 
CHEESE: Can use any kind of white grated cheese for the Monterey Jack cheese. I used a pre-packaged blend of grated Colby and Monterey. 
CHICKEN BROTH SUBSTITUTE: Stir together water and 1 teaspoon of salt or chicken bullion powder. 

Nutrition (per serving)

1serving Serving479kcal Calories40g Carbs14g Protein29g Fat15g Saturated Fat77mg Cholesterol680mg Sodium347mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar3492IU Vitamin A14mg Vitamin C333mg Calcium2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Spinach Rice
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
479
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
680
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
347
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
3492
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
333
mg
33
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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