Description
This Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a feel-good dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Packed with lean protein, veggies, brown rice, and a creamy yogurt-based sauce, it’s baked to bubbly perfection. Great for meal prep, feeding a family, or freezing for later!
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
1 cup uncooked brown rice (long grain or basmati)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
1 cup diced carrots
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Stir in the carrots and broccoli and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, sautéed vegetables, broth, yogurt, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
6. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until rice is tender and the top is golden.
Notes
For more flavor, sauté the chicken before mixing it into the casserole.
Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time—just reduce the baking time.
Let it sit for 10 minutes after baking to set and thicken properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, healthy dinner, chicken and rice