Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Baked to perfection, this Asian-inspired casserole is a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Topping (Optional):
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, carrots, peas, and green onions.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Pour over the chicken and rice mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Add cheese on top if desired.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or zucchini.
- For lower sodium, opt for reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce and skip extra soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
