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Family-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Spinach Rice Casserole Weight Watchers Recipe Comfort Food Lightened Up
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Family-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Spinach Rice Casserole

Yield: 4 servings
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the homemade cream sauce:

  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • Salt, to taste

For the casserole:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in skim milk and chicken broth.
  • Stir in the seasonings and Dijon mustard. Simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, spinach, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION
1 of 4 servings
376 calories, 12g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 731 mg sodium, 30g total carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 35g protein (myfitnesspal.com)