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Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy brown rice, and fresh veggies in a creamy sauce for a guilt-free family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups brown rice or white rice for faster cooking
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or low-fat cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups fresh seasonal vegetables e.g., carrots, peas, celery
  • 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste herbs your favorite herbs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • casserole dish
  • knife

Method
 

Casserole Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the brown rice in boiling water according to package instructions, usually about 40-45 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt or low-fat cream of chicken soup with your preferred seasonings.
  4. In a large casserole dish, mix together the cooked brown rice, chicken pieces, and chopped vegetables. Pour the creamy sauce over the mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences.

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