High Protein Chicken and Rice Casserole
A hearty and nutritious high protein chicken and rice casserole packed with tender chicken breast, brown rice, and vegetables, perfect for a wholesome family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown rice
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the bite-sized chicken breast pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked brown rice, sautéed chicken with onion and garlic, chopped broccoli, chopped carrots, low-fat cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Pour the chicken broth into the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.