Best Lemony Chicken And Rice With Spinach And Feta Recipes

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LEMONY CHICKEN AND RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Make and share this Lemony Chicken and Rice With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Microwave onion, oil, garlic, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours on LOW.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.
  • 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.
  • Stir in lemon zest and juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup feta.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 573.6, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 39.6

GREEK RICE - RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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This recipe for a delicious and easy rice side dish came from Michael at Gail's Recipe Swap, and I've fiddled with it a little. Although I don't get to eat rice often, this one looks so tasty I have to put it here for safe keeping when I get to splurge! :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup diced onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
6 cups fresh Baby Spinach, washed and spun dry (if you use grown spinach, remove stems and coarsely chop it, too)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine the rice, broth, and water, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid; transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together, then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and oregano.
  • Add the spinach and pepper, then sprinkle with the sherry and toss until the spinach is slightly wilted; remove from heat.
  • Add the crumbled feta and toss until the cheese begins to melt.
  • Add to the cooked rice, toss well, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 431.9, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13

KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA



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Make this only if you are a lover of Greek food, this is a full flavored rice with intense flavor and not for those with a plain palette! --- since not everyone has a taste for olives I have left them as optional, I most always add them in -- after making this a few times you will most likely want to adjust some of the ingredients to suit your taste, or you may not, the amounts listed are close to what I use when I make this rice --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil (or use enough to cover the bottom of your saucepan)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between your fingers to release the flavors)
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not finely mince or the garlic will burn when cooked with the onion)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup long grain white rice (washed over with cold water)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, juice of, large whole
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4-1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced (optional)
salt (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
  • Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
  • Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.

SPINACH AND RICE WITH LEMON



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Categories     Rice     Side     Lemon     Spinach     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3)
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (13 fl oz)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (2 cloves)
3 (10-oz) bags spinach, tough stems discarded
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then stir in broth and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until ready to use.
  • While rice is cooking, heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, stirring constantly, until it begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add all of spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, turning and stirring with tongs, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then add rice and stir until just combined. Season with salt and pepper, then add up to 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste).

RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE



Rice with Spinach and Feta Cheese image

Categories     Rice     Tomato     Side     Sauté     High Fiber     Dinner     Feta     Spinach     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups canned beef broth or low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach leaves
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in spinach. Cover and cook until rice and spinach are tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Mix in tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH LEMON-SPINACH RICE



Chicken Tenders With Lemon-Spinach Rice image

Tasty low-fat, easy to prepare chicken tenders with rice and vegetables which you can have on the table ready to enjoy in less than thirty minutes. Adapted from a recipe in 'Terrific Chicken: 100 great meals in minutes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lb chicken breast tenders
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
15 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 -2 cup mushroom, cut into chunky pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the chicken tenders and the garlic; cook, turning, for 6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the spinach and bring to the boil over a high heat; cover and reduce the heat to low;cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and toss to mix well; place the contents of the pan on a large platter and top with the chicken.

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