Best 7 Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole Recipes

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Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole is a delectable dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy spinach and flavorful rice, all baked to perfection in a casserole. This dish is a culinary delight that offers a symphony of textures and flavors. The tender chicken, wilted spinach, and fluffy rice harmonize perfectly, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner option or a special dish to impress your guests, Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole is sure to be a hit.

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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 FLORENTINE CASSEROLE



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Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. -Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup loosely packed minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, cheese, spinach, mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper. , Drain macaroni; gently stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE



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I did a search for a recipe containing chicken breast, mushrooms and fresh baby leaf spinach and I found this delicious and simple recipe on AllRecipes.com. It is very easy to put together and I found it to be quite tasty. I hope you will enjoy it!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed mushroom soup
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (I like fresh grated)
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans spinach, drained (I used fresh baby leaf steamed)
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup bacon bits (or about 4 slices real bacon cooked and crumbled)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Arrange spinach over the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cover the spinach with mushrooms.
  • Pour half the sauce mixture over the mushrooms.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in the dish over the mushrooms then cover with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with bacon bits, then top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes in 400°F oven until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Serves 4.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Made entirely with ingredients that keep well, our chicken Florentine rice casserole recipe can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until needed. This delicious meal goes from freezer to oven, ready in 55 minutes.

Provided by Walmart

Categories     All Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp Olive oil / huile d'olive
1 Garlic clove / gousse d'ail
1 bunch Spinach / épinards
4 cups Water / eau
1 40-g pkg Vegetable dry soup mix / mélange pour soupe aux légumes
2 cups Instant rice / riz instantané
2 cups Shredded cooked chicken / poulet rôti effiloché
1 398-mL can Cannellini beans / haricots blancs cannellini
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese / cheddar râpé

Steps:

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  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add oil, then garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in spinach, water and soup mix. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. ##Stir in rice and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, beans and 1 cup of the cheese. ##Transfer mixture into greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Let cool, then wrap tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Freeze casserole. ##To bake, position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 375°F. Remove casserole from freezer and bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove foil, then sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN FLORENTINE CASSEROLE



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My boyfriend prefers to boil and shred the chicken, but I think the consistency is better when you get to cut into a piece of chicken, surrounded by cheese and a creamy spinach sauce. One of my absolute favorite meals.

Provided by Kaylee Sawyer

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ pints heavy cream
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken breasts on a parchment-line baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just light pink, 15 to 20 minutes; they will not be fully cooked.
  • While the chicken is cooking, melt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add heavy cream, condensed soup, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange spinach over the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Pour about 1 1/2 cups sauce over the spinach, then arrange chicken breasts over top. Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1386.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 453.4 mg, Fat 120.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 60.5 g, SaturatedFat 73.4 g, Sodium 1660.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN -RICE FLORENTINE



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Make and share this Chicken -Rice Florentine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon
6 chicken breast halves, cut into one inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups instant rice, uncooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a lage skillet until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
  • Add chicken and onion to reserved drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chicken is done.
  • Add 3/4 cup water and next 4 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Stir in bacon and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 617.5, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.8

FLORENTINE RICE



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Our Test Kitchen assembled this easy dish with leftover rice. The spinach, red peppers, cheese and pine nuts make it a vibrant accompaniment to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon butter
2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach, onion, garlic, rosemary and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted. Stir in the rice, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your casserole the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: This will give your casserole more flavor and texture. Some good options include spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Use a Creamy Sauce: A creamy sauce will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole more flavorful. You can use a simple white sauce or a more complex sauce made with cheese or herbs.
  • Top with Breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs will add a crispy texture to the top of the casserole. You can use plain breadcrumbs or flavored breadcrumbs, such as Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the casserole until it's golden brown and bubbly. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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