Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole combines juicy shredded chicken, crisp-tender vegetables, and fluffy rice with a bold, homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a healthier twist on takeout, packed with protein, low in fat, and perfect for meal prep. Comforting, colorful, and bursting with umami flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup water
¼ cup honey
½ tsp ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water (for cornstarch mixture)
For the Casserole
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup snow peas
3 cups cooked white rice
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine soy sauce, ½ cup water, honey, ground ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Stir it into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Arrange broccoli, carrots, and snow peas around the chicken. Pour 1 cup of teriyaki sauce over the contents.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the casserole from the oven. Shred the chicken directly in the baking dish using two forks.
Stir in the cooked white rice and pour in the remaining sauce. Mix everything to combine evenly.
Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally drizzle with extra sauce or garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
Notes
You can substitute brown rice for a whole grain option. Frozen vegetables work if you’re short on time. Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick or pineapple chunks for a sweet contrast. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days and are great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg