Description
A nutritious twist on a classic comfort food, featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables baked with brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and herbs; cook until browned.
- Stir in mushrooms and vegetables, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, sautéed chicken and veggies, broth, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving, topped with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with quinoa or use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, healthy recipes, comfort food, family meals, nutritious dinner