Leftover Chicken Spinach and Yellow Pepper Rice
Transform your leftovers into a vibrant, satisfying meal with this quick and easy Leftover Chicken Spinach and Yellow Pepper Rice recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender pieces of cooked chicken, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and the crisp sweetness of yellow bell pepper with fragrant garlic and a tangy soy sauce seasoning. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a wholesome, one-skillet dinner starring fluffy rice infused with bold flavors and optional red chili flakes for a spicy kick. Ideal for meal prep or a family-friendly crowd pleaser, this recipe is a delicious way to minimize food waste while maximizing flavor. Serve it hot and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Wash and roughly chop the baby spinach. Dice the yellow bell pepper into small cubes.
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced yellow bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften.
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly with the other ingredients.
Add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt to the skillet. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the red chili flakes.
Toss the ingredients together and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
Reduce the heat to low and add the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 418 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 2187 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 152.0 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
