Best 7 Chicken And Rice Casserole With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Spinach Recipes

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Chicken and rice casserole is a classic comfort food dish that can feed a whole family on a busy weeknight. By adding sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, you can elevate the flavor and nutritional value of this dish. Here we will explore some different recipes for chicken and rice casserole with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy version or a lighter, more healthful one, we have a recipe to suit your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SPINACH



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The tomatoes give this dish some flare and the spinach adds color and nutrition. Posted here to be easy to find from Cover & Bake by America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 slices white bread, quartered
1 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb fresh spinach, washed & stemmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.6, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 834.4, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 47.9

CREAMY CHICKEN, RICE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Underneath that crispy layer of crushed corn flakes is a creamy combination of tender chicken, chopped spinach and brown rice. Best. Casserole. Ever.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1-1/2 cups crushed corn flakes
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine all ingredients except corn flake crumbs and margarine; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 27 g

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH CORN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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This dinner is family-friendly and makes a whole lot of food in a very short time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, diced medium
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 small green bell pepper, diced medium
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups frozen corn (from a 16-ounce bag)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lower third. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden and crisp, 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned, 6 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to pot. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until onion is translucent, 4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, oregano, cayenne, and rice and cook 1 minute.
  • Add corn, tomatoes, and broth and season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on top of rice mixture. Bring to a boil, cover pot, and place in oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 53 g

EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is so easy to make. Just cover with foil and bake! This is really nice to make before going to church or even put in a slow cooker before work. Yum!

Provided by J. Saunders

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ⅞ cups water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
  • Mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 958.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN FLORENTINE RICE CASSEROLE



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An excellent and easy casserole that I actually made up with what I had one night when I was broke. I even surprised myself!

Provided by CHRIS523

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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 the 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 Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1040.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES



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Sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese give this simple chicken dish a delightfully different twist.

Provided by Bren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into quarters
1 (4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth, artichoke hearts with juice, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper into chicken mixture; cover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a platter; spoon chicken mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1722 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE



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"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a savory side dish with any meat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute chopped fresh tomatoes.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add an extra cup of spinach or other vegetables.
  • If you like a cheesy casserole, sprinkle some shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top before baking.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This chicken and rice casserole with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is packed with flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. It's also a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken and rice casserole a try.

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