SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN

Spinach Rice Casserole With Chicken image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup long-grain white rice (3 c. cooked) or 1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package directions (3 c. cooked)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended.
Add the milk, onions, butter, parsley, thyme, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
Stir in the spinach, chicken, 2 cups cheese and the rice.
Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 3-quart casserole or baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 204.4, Sodium 927.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3, Protein 37.9