Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet with Spinach & Peas
This creamy lemon chicken dish is a bright, one-skillet dinner that pairs chicken cutlets with creamy brown rice, spinach and sweet peas.
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (8.8-ounce) packages precooked microwaveable brown rice
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- ½ cup half-and-half, warmed
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese