Chicken Spinach Artichoke Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. basmati rice
• 1 1/2 c. whole milk
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 6 oz. cream cheese, cubed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 2 c. fresh spinach, tightly packed
• 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
2. Step 2In a medium 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. 
3. Step 3In a large bowl, stir together cooked rice, chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts, 1 cup mozzarella, and cream cheese mixture and transfer to a 9″-x-13″ baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melty and golden, 20 minutes.