Chicken Rice Casserole

Chicken Rice Casserole is a 50-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $3.43 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 40g of protein and 600 kcal. You need stove + oven and 6 ingredients.

• 50 minCook time
• $3.43Est. cost
• 600Calories
• 40gProtein
• 54gCarbs
• 22gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍗Chicken BreastMeat & Seafood5 oz
• 🍚Basmati RicePantry2½ oz
• 🥣Chicken BrothPantry¾ cup
• 🫛Frozen PeasFrozen⅓ cup
• 🥕CarrotProduce½ piece
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Dice the chicken breast and carrot, then brown the chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add the carrot and rice, stirring to coat, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover the skillet and transfer to the oven, baking for 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
5. Stir in the peas and let them warm through for 2 minutes.
6. Scatter the cheddar over the top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
7. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

You'll need

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