Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole
A complete one-dish meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked over seasoned rice with colorful vegetables and sweet pineapple chunks. The teriyaki sauce glazes the chicken while infusing the rice below with savory-sweet flavors as it cooks. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners when you want something satisfying without multiple pots and pans. The combination of broccoli, carrots, and snow peas adds crunch and nutrition, while the pineapple provides a tropical sweetness that balances the salty teriyaki.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, matchstick cut
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup snow peas, chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki saucesoy sauce + honey1/2 cup soy + 1/4 cup honeylow-sodiumadds glutenadds soy
mix together before using
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2
Coat a baking dish with cooking spray
- 3
Stir together rice, water, broccoli, carrots, pineapple, snow peas, salt and pepper in the baking dish
- 4
Arrange chicken on top of rice mixture and pour teriyaki sauce evenly over chicken
- 5
Transfer baking dish to oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice has absorbed liquid
- 6
Remove chicken from baking dish and allow to rest for 5 minutes
- 7
Fluff rice with a fork
- 8
Slice chicken across the grain and serve with rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired
Tips
Check that chicken reaches 165F internal temperature for food safety
Let chicken rest before slicing to keep juices from running out
Use jasmine or basmati rice for better texture and flavor absorption
Good to Know
Refrigerate up to 3 days in covered container
Assemble casserole up to 4 hours ahead, refrigerate, add 10 minutes to bake time
Serve hot directly from baking dish with sesame seeds and cilantro
Common Mistakes
Use cooking spray to avoid rice sticking to dish
Check rice liquid absorption to avoid mushy texture
Rest chicken before slicing to prevent dry meat
Substitutions
mix together before using
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Can I use frozen vegetables instead of fresh?
Yes, but thaw and drain frozen vegetables first to prevent excess moisture that could make the rice soggy.
What if my rice isn't tender after baking time?
Add 1/4 cup more water, cover with foil, and continue baking 10-15 minutes until rice is tender.
How long will leftovers keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or oven until heated through.