EASY ONE POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH RICE AND BROCCOLI

This One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal. Juicy chicken pieces, fluffy rice, crisp broccoli, and colorful bell peppers are cooked together in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce for a delicious all-in-one dinner. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this family-friendly casserole is perfect for busy nights and leftovers taste even better the next day.

For the Casserole

  • 1½ lbs (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
  3. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir it into the sauce mixture.
  4. Place the uncooked rice and chicken broth in a large oven-safe casserole dish.
  5. Add chicken pieces and half of the teriyaki sauce. Stir gently.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and stir in broccoli and diced bell pepper.
  8. Pour the remaining sauce over the casserole and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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