Description
Skinny Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables in a creamy sauce. This guilt-free casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. Each bite offers rich flavors while keeping calories in check, making it a delightful meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- Dried herbs (thyme and oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- Cook rice in low-sodium chicken broth according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream of mushroom soup, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer cooked rice over chicken, then pour the creamy sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil during the last 10 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg