Description
A wholesome and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, brown rice, and colorful vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté garlic and onions in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, cooking until golden brown and no longer pink (about 8–10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken mixture with uncooked brown rice and vegetables. Pour in the broth and mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream, and top with cheese if desired. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option, or add more vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, healthy dinner, one-pot meal, family recipe, comfort food