Description
This Healthy Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate feel-good comfort dish made lighter! Tender chicken, wholesome brown rice, and colorful veggies are baked together in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce that’s both rich and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s a satisfying dinner that delivers flavor without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown rice, diced chicken, broccoli, and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the rice and chicken, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle the low-fat cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mix a tablespoon of light cream cheese into the sauce.
- You can swap broccoli and carrots with other veggies like peas, spinach, or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days it reheats beautifully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: healthy chicken casserole, chicken and rice bake, Greek yogurt chicken bake