Description
A rich, comforting casserole combining garlic-buttered chicken with creamy rice in a golden tomato-broth base. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, this single-pan meal delivers deep umami flavors and satisfying texture contrasts.
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (240g) – basmati or jasmine
29 oz (820g) canned tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add canned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
Pour heavy cream over chicken breasts.
Spread cooked rice evenly over the chicken.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Substitute butter with halal ghee or olive oil for non-dairy needs.
Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a non-dairy version.
Add optional fresh parsley for garnish.
Chicken may be pre-seasoned with halal-certified paprika/salt blend.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg