Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Bake with Mixed Veggies is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. The creamy texture of the sauce envelops each bite, while the savory flavors meld together, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- Broth: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, rice, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over the mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute brown rice for white rice, but increase the broth to 2.5 cups and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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