Best 7 Greek Chicken And Spinach Rice Casserole Recipes

GREEK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray an ovenproof 10-inch skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• Add onion, and coat onion with cooking spray. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until translucent. Add water, spinach, rice, salt and ground red pepper. Stir until well blended.
• Remove from heat; sprinkle with salt and place chicken tenders on top in a single layer, sprinkle with Greek seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning.
• Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and rice is tender.
• Remove foil and evenly drizzle with oil all over.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
• Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
• Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
• Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended.
• Add the milk, onions, butter, parsley, thyme, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
• Stir in the spinach, chicken, 2 cups cheese and the rice.
• Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 3-quart casserole or baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer.

GREEK SPINACH RICE (SPANAKORIZO)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
• Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
• Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

GREEK CHICKEN & RICE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE RICE CASSEROLE

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.

RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE

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.