This easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple dish that makes the tastiest dinner. This dish is family-friendly and packs a ton of flavor.
This is a great no-fuss meal, serve it with a salad or your favorite veggie side dish and you got yourself a complete meal. The kids absolutely love this Chicken and Rice Casserole! Likely, you have everything on hand to make this delicious meal too! Not to mention this is a extreemly budget-friendly recipe as well!
With a new baby due here any day I am brushing on up on all our quick easy and delicious dinners. Life with a newborn is different day to day, so unless we want take-out all the time, easy, healthy, and quick dinners are a must-have for your recipe box!Â
How to make Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a large skillet sautè onions, garlic, and carrots for about 2-3 minutes.Â
- Add the chicken in and your seasonings, cook for 5-7 minutes.Â
- Pour in rice and chicken broth, and stir well.Â
- Add 2 tbsp of butter, optional. Then cover the casserole with foil.Â
- Bake for 40 minutes, fluff rice with a fork and enjoy!
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
This easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple dish that makes the tastiest dinner. This dish is family-friendly and packs a ton of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4. Tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp avocado oil 
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 cups jasmine rice, can sub basmati
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat, add avocado oil, carrots, onion, and garlic. Sautè for 3 minutes.
- Add in cubed chicken thighs and seasonings. Satuè for 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and veggies to a medium casserole dish. Pour in rice and broth and give it a good stir.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes, fluff rice once finished baking, and season with salt and pepper, enjoy!
Chicken and Rice Casserole
This easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple dish that makes the tastiest dinner. This dish is family-friendly and packs a ton of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4. Tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp avocado oil 
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 cups jasmine rice, can sub basmati
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat, add avocado oil, carrots, onion, and garlic. Sautè for 3 minutes.
- Add in cubed chicken thighs and seasonings. Satuè for 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and veggies to a medium casserole dish. Pour in rice and broth and give it a good stir.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes, fluff rice once finished baking, and season with salt and pepper, enjoy!
