Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Jump to Nutrition Facts
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsunsalted butter1mediumsweet onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)1teaspoonsalt, divided3clovesgarlic, finely chopped1teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoning1teaspooncrushed red pepper3tablespoonsall-purpose flour2 ½cupswhole milk½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonpaprika⅛teaspoonground nutmeg2(10-ounce) packagesfrozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1(5.25-ounce) packagecreamy garlic-and-herb cheese spread (such as Boursin)4cupscooked long-grain brown rice4cupsshredded cooked chicken breast½teaspoongrated lemon zest2tablespoonslemon juice1cupshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1mediumsweet onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1teaspoonsalt, divided
3clovesgarlic, finely chopped
1teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoning
1teaspooncrushed red pepper
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2 ½cupswhole milk
½teaspoonground pepper
¼teaspoonpaprika
⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
2(10-ounce) packagesfrozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1(5.25-ounce) packagecreamy garlic-and-herb cheese spread (such as Boursin)
4cupscooked long-grain brown rice
4cupsshredded cooked chicken breast
½teaspoongrated lemon zest
2tablespoonslemon juice
1cupshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add pepper, paprika, nutmeg and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in spinach and garlic-and-herb cheese; cook, stirring often, until the mixture is heated through and the cheese is fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add rice, chicken, lemon zest and lemon juice to the spinach mixture; fold together until evenly mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake on the lower rack until the cheeses are melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to the upper oven rack and increase oven temperature to broil. Broil until browned on top, 2 to 3 minutes.
To make ahead
Assemble casserole (through Step 3) up to 2 days in advance; cover and refrigerate. When ready to eat, let the dish stand at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)494Calories21gFat41gCarbs36gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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