Best 3 Chicken And Rice Casserole With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Spinach Recipes

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• For the topping: process bread, pine nuts and butter in a food processor until coarsely ground (about 10 1 second pulses). transfer to a bowl & mix in Parmesan cheese.
• For the filling: Preheat oven to 400*F.
• In a large heavy bottom pot (dutch oven), heat oil & garlic over medium high heat until garlic is lightly golden, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach in handfuls and stir until just wilted, about 4 minutes. transfer spinach to a colander set in the sink and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Coarsely chop the spinach & set aside.
• Wipe the pot clean and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly, cook until golden, about 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the broth and milk, bring to a simmer, whisking often.
• Add the rice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Return to a simmer then reduce heat to medium low.
• Cover and cook, stirring often, until rice has absorbed most of the liquid & is just tender, about 25 minutes.
• Add the chicken and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Off heat, stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach.
• Pour into a 9x13" baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumb topping.
• Bake until the topping is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 20-25 minutes.
• Cool for 10 minutes and serve with parsley.

EASY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl combine the milk, rice, soup and seasoned salt if desired. Mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces.
• Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes or until rice is done, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the rice to brown.

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine first 7 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat., Sprinkle with potato chips and paprika. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour.