Chicken and Artichoke Rice Casserole
Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, well drained
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8-oz) block mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook rice according to package directions. Pat artichokes dry with paper towels; set aside.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until done.
- Bring cream and broth to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add 1½ cups cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
- Combine rice, artichokes, chicken, and sauce; transfer mixture to a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- ½ cup olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together spinach and vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
623
|
71
|
694
|
| Fat (g) | 33 | 7 | 40 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 1 | 40 |
| Carb (g) | 43 | 2 | 45 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 839 | 170 | 1009 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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