Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make baked dish featuring tender chicken pieces, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Combining cooked rice with broccoli, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and onions creates a wholesome one-pan meal perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals. Topped with melted cheese and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this casserole is both comforting and vibrant in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Grains
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Sauce
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the bite-sized chicken pieces with broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, diced onions, and cooked rice. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss everything together evenly, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the combined chicken and vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This helps cook the chicken thoroughly and allows flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a fresh and nutty finishing touch. Serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before combining with the other ingredients.
- You can substitute cooked quinoa instead of rice for a higher-protein, gluten-free variation.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
