Chicken, Bacon and Rice Bowls are a quick and easy, super satisfying dinner recipe that will be on the table in under 30 minutes!
I’ve got a stellar and super easy meal to share with you that’s both savory and decadent tasting, yet full of veggies — Chicken, Bacon and Rice Bowls are what’s for dinner tonight!
Long grain white rice cooked in chicken broth is topped with sizzling bacon plus chicken sauted with baby spinach and garlic.
This easy chicken dinner proves simple really is best!
I love that all the ingredients are fridge and pantry staples, and that the dish is customizable.
Use white or brown rice, or a rice medley. Choose chicken breasts, boneless thighs, or tenders. Add in broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, or sweet corn.
You’ll love every bite from the first to the last!
Ingredients
- 1-1/3 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup long grain white rice, Lundberg White Jasmine Rice recommended
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 chicken breasts, ~1lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
Directions
- Add chicken broth and rice to a small saucepan then bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat down to low, place a lid on top, then cook until the rice is tender, 13-15 minutes. Fluff with a fork then set aside.
- Meanwhile, add bacon to a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown the bacon then scoop onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and set aside. Remove all but 1 Tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet — add extra virgin olive oil if needed to amount to 1 Tablespoon fat in the skillet.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high then season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet then saute until cooked through. Add garlic and baby spinach, season with salt and pepper, then toss with tongs and saute until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes.
- Divide cooked rice between bowls then top with the chicken and spinach mixture and bacon then serve.
Nutrition
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I made this recipe many times and love, love it!!
An old favorite of ours too. :) Thanks Cindy!
Hi Kristin and Ben – I just came across this recipe from a “Brit + Co” article and I’m so happy I did! I just made this dish and it was beyond delicious. I added avocado and some mozzarella cheese as an additional topping. I think I’ve just become the lifelong bacon maker at my house!
Thanks for sharing! Dani :)
I am soo like that in the Kitchen as well. I know I can be quite harsh but it’s like I can’t control myself
This was delicious!!!!