Weeknight Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time to Table: < 30 minutes

Contains: wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy

Servings: 6

Quick Weeknight Meal

This hearty and delicious casserole might become your family’s new favorite comfort food! Tender chicken and brown rice add great flavor, while green peas add a pop of color. This recipe requires minimal prep work and is perfect for a weeknight dinner in a hurry.

Calories: 302; Protein: 20.6g; Carbohydrate: 34g; Fat: 9.2g; Sodium: 165.6mg; Fiber: 4.7g; Calcium: 43.6mg; Iron: 2mg

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 10-ounce package of frozen green peas
2 cups cooked chicken pieces
½ cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup slivered almonds or chopped peanuts (optional)
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine rice, peas, chicken, mayonnaise, almonds, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.

3. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

4. Cover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe Tips

To make allergen-friendly, swap out the ingredients to fit your family’s needs. For example, use coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce to make wheat- and gluten-free, and swap peanuts with tree nuts to accommodate nut allergies.

Recipe/Image/Video credit to TexasWIC.org

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