Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Ingredients
3tablespoonsunsalted butter
1 ½cupschopped yellow onion
6medium clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
2teaspoonsdried Italian seasoning
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
1 ¾teaspoonskosher salt
3tablespoonsall purpose flour
2½cupswhole milk
4ounceschive and onion cream cheese
4cupsshredded rotisserie chicken
3cupscooked long-grain white rice
2(10-ounce) packagesfrozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zest
8ouncespart-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼cupgrated parmesan cheese
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and arrange rack in the upper third position. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and ¾ teaspoon of salt; cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
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Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
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Add cream cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in shredded chicken, cooked rice, spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until cheese is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 482 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 44g | Protein |
