Description
A delicious and comforting chicken casserole featuring tender diced chicken breasts, cooked rice, and fresh broccoli, all coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. This easy, one-dish meal is perfect for a quick family dinner, combining simple ingredients with flavorful Asian-inspired seasoning for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 700 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Additional Toppings
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until combined.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir this mixture into the prepared teriyaki sauce to help it thicken during baking.
- Combine Casserole Ingredients: Place the cooked rice, broccoli florets, and diced chicken breasts into the greased casserole dish.
- Add Sauce and Toss: Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken, rice, and broccoli, then toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the sauce.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the chicken to cook and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top if using, then return the casserole to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken and rice to make this casserole even faster and reduce prep time.
- Incorporate additional vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for more texture and nutrients.
- For a lower-carb alternative, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- You can adjust the amount of honey in the sauce to make it more or less sweet according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
