Chicken and rice casserole, a gluten free, dairy free alternative for the regular full fat casserole we usually make .
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
White onion - 1 chopped
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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Linsy Patel
Lovely one pot meal.
Bhawya Sankar
Tempting clicks.. Delicious casserole..
Sathya Priya
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 .
Shabbu
Delicious and tempting recipe...
Rekha Vengalil
Oh dear.. I know how terrible it feels... Take care! The casserole looks delicious and easy... Hope to try it on sometime
Anupa Joseph (Palaharam)
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
nandoos Kitchen
Lovely meal and take care Meena
Navaneetham Krishnan
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.
Shibi
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Priya Tessa
Take care Meena:)
The casserole looks and sounds fantastic. Have been planning to try out something like this since long.
Shaami (Shajitha Habeeb)
Perfect one pot meal....U take care friend.
Ruxana Gafoor
looks delicious ...and as usual beautiful clicks...
easyfoodsmith
I want that bowl of rice and chicken for lunch today!! It looks sooooo goooood.
Bhawna Bagri
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..
dentistvschef
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.....
Swathi Iyer
Don't cry like serial actor. Kidding. Take care Meena. Your chicken and rice casserole looks delicious.
Sangeetha Priya
delicious one pot meal, love it!!!
Rafeeda AR
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...
Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)
Fantastic rice casserole, so good & full of flavors.
Crystal S. | Apples & Sparkle
This looks really comforting. Thanks for sharing! : )
Alle
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!
Meena Kumar
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.