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Chicken and Rice Casserole

Last Updated on April 2, 2022

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Chicken and rice casserole, a gluten free, dairy free alternative for the regular full fat casserole we usually make .

If you are trying to cut down or shed all the extra weight gained over the holidays then this one is for you. I have used coconut milk here which enhances the flavor of rice and chicken and gives it Asian flavor.

         I hope at least some of you are sticking to your new year resolutions and carrying on with all the vigor.I have been sluggish and groggy past few days as the weather has been playing havoc on my allergies.I look like the Malayalam T.V serial star who has cried all day.
Some days everything is fine but the other days it is not so good. Haven't made anything spicy for many days, cooking has come down to just what is required. I have been looking for something that does not trigger my allergy.These kind of casserole or one pot recipes have always come to my rescue.
You can play with the recipe in terms of spice.

Ingredients

Chicken breast pieces - 2 (around 1 lb)
Long grain rice - 1.5 cups
Carrot -2 ( medium size)
Green Bell pepper / Capsicum - 1/2
White onion - 1 chopped
Celery - 1/3 -1/2 stick chopped
Ginger - a small piece
Garlic - 5-6 flakes
Red chili flakes - 1 tsp
Coconut milk - 1/2 of 15 oz can
Spring onion -2 -3(chopped)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes.While that is soaking get the chicken ready.
Slightly oil the sides and base of the 9x13 casserole dish.
2.Cut chicken into small cubes. Apply salt and pepper and keep aside for 15 minutes.
3.Crush the ginger and garlic.

4. Heat veg oil in a pan and add the ginger garlic crushed and saute till it becomes golden brown then add the onions and saute till slightly transparent.Then the carrots, saute for two minutes then the celery and bell pepper saute one more minute adding salt & pepper and remove it into casserole dish.
5. In the same pan (need not add oil)saute the chicken adding chili flakes until sides are slightly brown but need not be cooked.Remove into the casserole dish.

6. If you like the rice separated and not mashed up in the end  do this step but if you like it that way just add to the casserole dish straight .Drain the rice off well and in  the same pan saute the rice for 4 -5 minutes until its slightly crisp.Add it to the casserole dish.Mix everything well add coconut milk and 2 cups of water if u want it dry and a half cup more if u like it slightly soggy.
7.Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake for 30 - 40 minutes depending on the consistency u want.Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8.Sprinkle some spring onion and serve with a nice salad.

Note:

  • Since there is no cheese on top of the casserole the top layer tends to get a bit dry so keep an eye and stir in between if u want.
  • Adding a can cream of mushroom soup is a great option instead of coconut milk.
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Weelicious: Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
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Taste With The Eyes: Paella Rice with Baby Octopus & Meyer Lemon
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Domesticate Me: Mushroom, White Bean and Brown Rice Casserole with Bacon and Gruyere
Daily*Dishin: Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
FN Dish: The New Age of Casseroles
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Comments

  1. Linsy Patel

    January 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Lovely one pot meal.

    Reply
  2. Bhawya Sankar

    January 23, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Tempting clicks.. Delicious casserole..

    Reply
  3. Sathya Priya

    January 23, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Here too sis weather is bad now a days .Yesterday was very slow for me ,Today sun is up so normal schedule again .Lovely variations to normal rice .Very colorful .

    Reply
  4. Shabbu

    January 24, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Delicious and tempting recipe...

    Reply
  5. Rekha Vengalil

    January 23, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Oh dear.. I know how terrible it feels... Take care! The casserole looks delicious and easy... Hope to try it on sometime

    Reply
  6. Anupa Joseph (Palaharam)

    January 24, 2014 at 5:21 am

    OMG... ur comparison with the malayalam TV serial star is just so hilarious...

    U take care my friend...hope u feel better soon.... The casserole looks delicious....I may try it very soon...seems a good option for lunch box

    Reply
  7. nandoos Kitchen

    January 24, 2014 at 6:58 am

    Lovely meal and take care Meena

    Reply
  8. Navaneetham Krishnan

    January 24, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Beautiful flavors. I eat without caring so much but all in moderation. I too love lots of rice and sure, I need a bowl of this casserole.

    Reply
  9. Shibi

    January 24, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Hi Meena Kumar I am a big fan of your photographs ...and recipes So i have sent the Lebister award your wat 🙂
    please collect the award here http://eleventeenrecipesandcounting.blogspot.sg/2014/01/my-very-first-blog-award.html

    Reply
  10. Priya Tessa

    January 24, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Take care Meena:)
    The casserole looks and sounds fantastic. Have been planning to try out something like this since long.

    Reply
  11. Shaami (Shajitha Habeeb)

    January 25, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Perfect one pot meal....U take care friend.

    Reply
  12. Ruxana Gafoor

    January 27, 2014 at 6:48 am

    looks delicious ...and as usual beautiful clicks...

    Reply
  13. easyfoodsmith

    January 27, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I want that bowl of rice and chicken for lunch today!! It looks sooooo goooood.

    Reply
  14. Bhawna Bagri

    January 27, 2014 at 5:29 am

    Last week only I was thinking about that I didn't see any post from you...now I got reason...take care of yourself Meena in this weather...casserole looks colorful and healthy..

    Reply
  15. dentistvschef

    January 27, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    pretty dam delicious rice dish!!!
    i can imagine how coconut milk give a savoury hint on it,
    lovin your photograph, i can barelly taste your passion within it.....

    Reply
  16. Swathi Iyer

    January 27, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Don't cry like serial actor. Kidding. Take care Meena. Your chicken and rice casserole looks delicious.

    Reply
  17. Sangeetha Priya

    January 27, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    delicious one pot meal, love it!!!

    Reply
  18. Rafeeda AR

    January 28, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I was just laughing at ur reference... oh yes, colds do make u look like one of those irritating TV stars!!! hehe... this is totally new to me, but looks like a nice and warm meal all together...

    Reply
  19. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)

    January 29, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Fantastic rice casserole, so good & full of flavors.

    Reply
  20. Crystal S. | Apples & Sparkle

    February 05, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    This looks really comforting. Thanks for sharing! : )

    Reply
  21. Alle

    May 03, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Not sure what I did wrong because I followed the recipe exactly, but after an hour, this casserole is still swimming in liquid. It's nowhere near done. It's like a soup!

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  22. Meena Kumar

    May 05, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Hi Alle,
    I am so sorry to know the dish did not turn out as expected. Let us blame it on the rice.It is sometimes tricky when the rice cooks faster and tends to get all mashed up.
    Points to be noted are:
    Use good quality long grain rice.Soak it for 20 minutes and then drain off all excess water and fry until crisp.(see step 6)This ensures the rice maintains its shape until the end. Use less water for cooking the kind of rice u are using.Other than this I don't see why it should go wrong.
    I generally use my 9x13 glass baking dish to make this rice.I find the water evaporates faster in it.
    Hope this helps.Better luck next time Alle,some days are just bad.
    Thank you for stopping by and for the feedback too.

    Reply

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