Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

This baked chicken and rice casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice and vegetables. It's a perfect one-pan meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it ideal for family dinners. Enjoy the delightful blend of spices and creamy texture in every bite!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include long-grain rice, olive oil, chicken broth, dried thyme.
• Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 900 g chicken breasts (diced)
• 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
3. Add the diced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Stir in the chopped bell pepper, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
5. In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, sautéed chicken mixture, and thawed peas, mixing well.
6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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