Best 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.

CHICKEN WITH RICE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet heat the oil.
• Add the chicken and sprinkle with the oregano, salt and pepper.
• Brown the chicken, turning regularly, about 8-10 minute.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Combine the rice, celery, scallions and garlic in the skillet.
• Saute about 2 minutes on medium heat.
• Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes (and a few spoonfuls of water if it looks dry.).
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and return chicken to the skillet.
• Simmer, covered, about 45 minute or until rice is done.
• Stir in the chickpeas and heat through, about 2 minutes.