Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake
Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake brings tender chicken, nutty rice, and silky spinach together under a creamy, herb-laced blanket with hints of basil, thyme, and Parmesan. The cottage cheese melts into the casserole for gentle richness without feeling heavy, making it comforting yet balanced. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and the chicken bouillon to a boil. Stir in the rice. Remove from heat and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining water.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken with the thyme, sage, basil, parsley, and marjoram. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Drain and cut into cubes.
- 4
Stir the onion into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned and tender.
- 5
In a large bowl, mix the rice, cornstarch mixture, chicken, onion, spinach, and cottage cheese until thoroughly combined.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with margarine. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover and bake for 15 more minutes, until the surface is lightly browned.
- Calories 519.67 kcal High 26%
- Protein 41.38 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 51.14 g 19%
- Total Fat 18.05 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.64 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.73 g High --
- Cholesterol 86.85 mg High 29%
- Sodium 846.7 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.37 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 208.42 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 462.56 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 431.92 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 12.81 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 519.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Cottage Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 519.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake healthy?
- Florentine Chicken and Brown Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 519.67 calories and 41.38 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 846.7 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.64 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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