Description
A comforting one-pan casserole featuring juicy chicken breasts baked between layers of fluffy rice and savory chicken broth. With minimal effort, achieve perfect texture balance and rich, layered flavor while simplifying cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts
1.5 cups long-grain rice (white or brown)
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Optional: Parchment paper (for lining pan)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Spread 1/2 cup rice in the bottom of the dish
Arrange chicken breasts on top of first rice layer
Evenly spread remaining rice to cover chicken
Pour chicken broth over the rice, ensuring even moisture without submerging the layers
Bake for 45 minutes
Optional: Broil for 2 minutes for golden top (monitor closely)
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions
Notes
For richer flavor, substitute thighs for breasts
Brown rice adds fiber but requires 5-6 cups total water/broth
Resting chicken in broth pre-bake improves absorption
Avoid over-layering to maintain proper moisture distribution
Reheat leftovers on a stovetop for best texture
Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with pressed-tofu chunks (see variations in original content)
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg