Description
A comforting and wholesome casserole that combines savory chicken with buttery rice in a creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 cup brown or white rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or low-fat cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-fat cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring until translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, add the broth, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add chosen vegetables and freshly chopped herbs, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Greek yogurt or low-fat cream until well-combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with cheese if desired and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use quinoa instead of rice. This casserole can also be frozen, just make sure to cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, healthy dinner, family recipe