This Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken served on a bed of rice is a perfect weeknight meal that is both quick and balanced for kids and adults. It combines marinated chicken breasts, cooked rice, fresh spinach, and a creamy lemon sauce.
1: Pound or slice your chicken breasts thin.
2: Squeeze two lemons into a large bowl. Add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add your chicken breasts, cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
3: Cook your rice using your preferred method.
4: In a large pan, add olive oil and cook your chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside. Once rested, slice into thin strips.
5: Using the same pan, deglaze it with the juice from your remaining lemon. Add your milk and bring to a simmer.
6: Once the milk is heated through, add your cheese, stirring constantly until incorporated.
7: Optionally whisk in a tablespoon of flour, stirring until fully combined, to achieve a thicker sauce. Once you’ve reached your desired thickness, add in your spinach and cook just until wilted down. Remove from heat.
8: Add a large spoonful of rice to your plate. Top it with your sliced chicken, and then with a generous scoop of the sauce.
