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Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023
Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled on top also sets it apart from classic versions of this casserole. —Mary Louise Chubb of Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies
Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, broth, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 351 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.