Description
This Baked Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a delicious and easy one-dish meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked atop a medley of vegetables and rice, all infused with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. It’s a wholesome, comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup chopped snow peas
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s properly heated for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare baking dish: Coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine vegetables and rice: In the baking dish, stir together uncooked rice, water, chopped broccoli, matchstick carrots, pineapple chunks, chopped snow peas, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Add chicken and sauce: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice and vegetable mixture, then evenly pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken to infuse flavor during baking.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
- Rest and fluff: Remove the chicken from the baking dish and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness. While resting, fluff the rice mixture with a fork to separate the grains.
- Serve: Slice the chicken across the grain and serve it alongside the fluffy rice and vegetables. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the teriyaki sauce used is gluten-free.
- Vegetables can be substituted or added according to preference, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- Allowing the chicken to rest after baking helps keep it juicy and tender.
- If you prefer spicier flavors, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: teriyaki chicken casserole, baked chicken recipe, one dish meal, chicken and rice casserole, easy weeknight dinner, Asian-inspired chicken, healthy casserole
