Description
A flavorful and creamy chicken casserole with a spicy kick, featuring tender chicken, broccoli, brown rice, and a crunchy panko topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha, divided
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2½ tablespoons neutral oil (canola or avocado), divided
- ¾ cup unsalted chicken broth
- 6 scallions, chopped (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups broccoli florets (1-inch pieces)
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked brown rice
- ⅓ cup whole-wheat panko
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon Sriracha, mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons flour until coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat ½ tablespoon oil. Add garlic and scallions; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add cream cheese, sweet chili sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Sriracha, onion powder, vinegar, and salt. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and precooked brown rice. Mix to combine, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle panko on top and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Garnish with scallions before serving.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of Sriracha or omit it entirely.
- You can substitute the broccoli with other vegetables like cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and panko.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg