Creamy Spinach Rice
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!
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 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.
