Upgrade your weeknight dinner routine with this BLT-inspired Creamy Cheddar Bacon Chicken & Ricea luxurious one-pan wonder. All the things you know and love about a chicken & rice casserole come together in this easy, fast, and delicious skillet. Our Cheesy Bacon Sauce coats the tender seasoned chicken and clings to every grain rice. Fresh cherry tomatoes burst with brightness against the rich backdrop, while baby spinach adds peppery depth and vibrant coloreverything comes together in just one skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment.
Step 1
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the paprika. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes or until browned on both sides and done (to prevent sticking, make sure the skillet and oil are hot before adding the chicken). Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover and keep warm.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and cook and stir for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Stir in the sauce and milk and heat to a boil. Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the rice is tender.
