Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole

Tip: For maximum flavor, sauté the red onion and toast the brown rice in the skillet first. When finished browning the chicken, deglaze the pan with some of the chicken broth to scrape up any brown bits left on the bottom of skillet. When finished, transfer the liquid from the skillet to the casserole dish with the rest of the chicken broth.

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Tip: For maximum flavor, sauté the red onion and toast the brown rice in the skillet first. When finished browning the chicken, deglaze the pan with some of the chicken broth to scrape up any brown bits left on the bottom of skillet. When finished, transfer the liquid from the skillet to the casserole dish with the rest of the chicken broth.

Prep Time10 minsCook Time1 hr
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
 4 110g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 ½ medium red onion, diced
 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
 3 cups chicken broth, preferably organic
1

Preheat oven to 180°c and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.

2

Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Cook until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

3

Add onion and rice to the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and arrange the seared breasts on top of the rice mixture.

4

Tightly cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.

5

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9g26%
Total Carbohydrate 13.2g5%
Protein 37.9g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
 4 110g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 ½ medium red onion, diced
 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
 3 cups chicken broth, preferably organic

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 180°c and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.

2

Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Cook until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

3

Add onion and rice to the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and arrange the seared breasts on top of the rice mixture.

4

Tightly cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.

5

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole
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