Description
A delicious and healthy chicken and rice casserole that is both satisfying and guilt-free, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown rice, diced chicken, broccoli, and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the rice and chicken, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle the low-fat cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers to the casserole.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for an hour before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg