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Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole
A nutritious and flavorful baked chicken and rice casserole with broccoli and cheese, perfect for a wholesome family meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
- 2 cups long grain, basmati or jasmine brown rice (rinsed and drained)
- 4 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (fat 2%+)
- 1/4 cup green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup marble or cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Sauté chicken with oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add rice and broth, bring to a boil, then top with broccoli, cover, and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven, stir in yogurt and green onion, then sprinkle cheese on top and let stand for 5 minutes until melted.
Notes
For extra crunch, add broccoli after baking instead of before.