Chicken & Artichoke Rice

Name: Chicken Artichoke & Rice Casserole
Ingredients: 1 cup Cajun Country Medium Grain Rice; 1 2/3 cup whole milk; 8 oz cream cheese, (cubed); 3/4 cups grated parmesan; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher Salt, (to taste); your favorite brand of seasoning, (to taste); freshly ground black pepper, (to taste); 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or tenders; 2 cups fresh spinach, (tightly packed); 14 oz quartered artichoke hearts, (drained); 2 cups shredded mozzarella, (divided)

This rich, cheesy dish is the perfect winter comfort food. Serve as a side dish or main entrée and watch your family fall in love!

Ingredients

1 cup Cajun Country Medium Grain Rice
1 2/3 cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cups grated parmesan
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher Salt, to taste
your favorite brand of seasoning, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or tenders
2 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
14 oz quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare rice according to instructions.
Season chicken with season all and pan fry in olive oil till cooked. Shred chicken once cooked.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk and parmesan.
When cheese is melted, add cream cheese, garlic and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until cream cheese is melted and mixture is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
In a large bowl, stir together cooked rice, chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts, 1 cup (8 oz)mozzarella and cream cheese mixture, and transfer to a 9"x13" baking dish, sprayed with non-stick spray. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and golden, 20-30minutes.