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Step 1
1 For the sauce: Combine the milk and broth in a large, heat-safe measuring cup
Step 2
2 Microwave on MEDIUM just long enough to warm through (without boiling)
Step 3
3 Melt the butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat
Step 4
4 Whisk in the rice flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly
Step 5
5 Slowly pour in the warm milk-broth mixture, whisking, until all of the liquid is incorporated
Step 6
6 Stir in the cheese; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking to form a smooth sauce that has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon
Step 7
7 Season with salt and pepper to taste
Step 8
8 The yield is 2 cups
Step 9
9 For the casserole: Combine the butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat
Step 10
10 Once the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic; cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft
Step 11
11 Add the rice and stir to coat evenly
Step 12
12 Combine the 2 cups of sauce, the sour cream, lemon juice and broth in a large bowl; mix well, then add the rice mixture, chicken and spinach, stirring to incorporate
Step 13
13 Season with salt and pepper to taste
Step 14
14 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Step 15
15 Use nonstick cooking oil spray to grease the inside of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish
Step 16
16 Spread the chicken-rice mixture evenly in the baking dish
Step 17
17 Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes
Step 18
18 If you plan to serve the casserole right away, uncover and sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top
Step 19
19 Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the the crumbs have lightly browned
Step 20
20 If you plan to freeze the casserole, bypass the bread crumb step
Step 21
21 Remove the casserole from the oven after the 30 minutes and allow it to cool
Step 22
22 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to chill through
Step 23
23 (At this point, if desired, cut it into individual portions and wrap each one first in plastic wrap, then in foil
Step 24
24 ) Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, then unmold and wrap first in plastic wrap, then in foil
Step 25
25 Return to the freezer and store for up to 6 weeks