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Tuscan Chicken with Rice

A rich, creamy one-pan meal — ready in 30 minutes

🍗 chicken 🧄 garlic 🍅 tomatoes 🍚 rice 🌿 spinach
Method overview Sear chicken in olive oil until golden. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes, cook down for 5 minutes. Add rice and stock, simmer 18 minutes. Stir in spinach and serve.

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