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How to Make Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This delicious casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, creamy spinach, and savory cheese into a flavorful one-pan meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

With its rich and creamy texture, this casserole is the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. It is a great way to incorporate protein, vegetables, and grains into one dish, making it a w...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups water and chicken bouillon. Stir in rice. Remove from heat, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with remaining water.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet with thyme, sage, basil, parsley, and marjoram. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain and cube.
  • Stir onion into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until browned and tender.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix rice, cornstarch mixture, chicken, onion, spinach, and cottage cheese.
  • Transfer mixture to a medium baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese, and dot with margarine. Bake, covered, 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, until surface is lightly browned.

    • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1041mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 220mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 496mg

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