Casseroles became America's dinner solution in 1950 when Campbell's soup sales jumped 300% after their first recipe booklet.
Oven Chicken Casserole
Dive into this delightful Oven Chicken Casserole, where tender chicken meets fluffy rice and vibrant veggies, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce. This dish is not only a breeze to whip up but also a fantastic ally for your weight loss journey—comfort food that won't weigh you down! Get ready to savor every bite while keeping your health goals on track!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 Paprika
- 1 Zwiebel
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 400g Hähnchenbrust (0.88 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200ml Kochsahne 7% (6.76 fl oz)can substitute with protein cream sauce made from 190ml low-fat milk and one scoop of protein cream
- 150g Streukäse Light (5.29 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 200g Express Reis (7.06 oz)
- 3 EL Tomatenmark (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Microwave the rice for 1 minute.
- 2
Cut the chicken into small pieces and season.
- 3
Cut the vegetables into small pieces.
- 4
Combine all ingredients except for the cheese in a baking dish.
- 5
Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes until the vegetables and chicken are cooked.
- 6
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pre-microwave rice for exactly 1 minute to partially hydrate the starches, which prevents the rice from absorbing too much liquid during baking and becoming mushy.technique1 minute
- ✓Cut chicken pieces to 1-inch cubes maximum because larger pieces won't reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F in the 20-minute bake time specified.ingredient1-inch cubes, 165°F
- ✓Add cheese only in the final 5-10 minutes to prevent protein denaturation above 180°F, which causes the cheese to separate and become grainy instead of melting smoothly.timing5-10 minutes, 180°F
- ✓Cover the casserole with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking to create steam that ensures even cooking, then uncover for the last 5 minutes to develop surface browning.technique15 minutes covered
- ✓Use a 9x13 inch baking dish to maintain a 2-inch depth maximum, ensuring the center reaches proper temperature while preventing the edges from overcooking.equipment2-inch depth maximum
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
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Casseroles became America's dinner solution in 1950 when Campbell's soup sales jumped 300% after their first recipe booklet.
Oven Chicken Casserole
Dive into this delightful Oven Chicken Casserole, where tender chicken meets fluffy rice and vibrant veggies, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce. This dish is not only a breeze to whip up but also a fantastic ally for your weight loss journey—comfort food that won't weigh you down! Get ready to savor every bite while keeping your health goals on track!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 Paprika
- 1 Zwiebel
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 400g Hähnchenbrust (0.88 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200ml Kochsahne 7% (6.76 fl oz)can substitute with protein cream sauce made from 190ml low-fat milk and one scoop of protein cream
- 150g Streukäse Light (5.29 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 200g Express Reis (7.06 oz)
- 3 EL Tomatenmark (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Microwave the rice for 1 minute.
- 2
Cut the chicken into small pieces and season.
- 3
Cut the vegetables into small pieces.
- 4
Combine all ingredients except for the cheese in a baking dish.
- 5
Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes until the vegetables and chicken are cooked.
- 6
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pre-microwave rice for exactly 1 minute to partially hydrate the starches, which prevents the rice from absorbing too much liquid during baking and becoming mushy.technique1 minute
- ✓Cut chicken pieces to 1-inch cubes maximum because larger pieces won't reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F in the 20-minute bake time specified.ingredient1-inch cubes, 165°F
- ✓Add cheese only in the final 5-10 minutes to prevent protein denaturation above 180°F, which causes the cheese to separate and become grainy instead of melting smoothly.timing5-10 minutes, 180°F
- ✓Cover the casserole with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking to create steam that ensures even cooking, then uncover for the last 5 minutes to develop surface browning.technique15 minutes covered
- ✓Use a 9x13 inch baking dish to maintain a 2-inch depth maximum, ensuring the center reaches proper temperature while preventing the edges from overcooking.equipment2-inch depth maximum