Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe (Rice Pilaf)

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 lb chicken breast, bite-size pieces
• 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large carrot, thin strands
• 1/2 red pepper, thin strands
• 1 1/2 cup uncooked rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided (or to taste)
• 1 tsp vegeta, ( or lawry's seasoning)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add butter and onion in a large skillet and sauté until tender.

2. 2

   Add the chicken and season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook chicken just until cooked, carefuly not to over cook, transfer to the casserole dish.

3. 3

   In the same skillet sauté the mushrooms until cooked and golden. Transfer to the casserole dish.

4. 4

   Add the carrot and pepper strands into the casserole dish (uncooked).

5. 5

   Add the rice, water and chicken broth. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1 tsp Vegeta, and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Baked in oven at 400°F for 40-50 minutes. Mix few times during baking.