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Healthy Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe (No Canned Soup!)

Healthy Chicken Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice Day-old rice works best
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts Cooked and cubed (or rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup carrots Diced and lightly steamed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Full fat or 2%
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Shredded, divided
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt To taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked cubed chicken, broccoli florets, steamed carrots, sautéed onion mixture, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
  • Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.