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Slow-Cooker Spinach & Rice

Name: Slow-Cooker Spinach & Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups uncooked converted rice; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours + standing

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

I started making this in the slow cooker to save oven space during the holidays. It's so convenient that I no longer reserve it for special occasions! —Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked converted rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, salt and pepper until blended. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in rice.
Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove insert; top with cheddar cheese. Let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 488 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

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