Description
This Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a wholesome, easy-to-make comfort food recipe made with brown rice, lean chicken breast, Greek yogurt, broccoli, and carrots. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, and anyone looking for a lighter take on classic casseroles. Gluten-free and full of protein!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Dice the chicken breast, chop the broccoli and carrots.
3. In the baking dish, mix together brown rice, chicken broth, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in diced chicken, chopped carrots, and broccoli until well combined.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
6. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, and return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest before serving to help it set.
You can swap Greek yogurt with light sour cream if preferred.
Using rotisserie chicken? Reduce the bake time to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg