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Gluten Free Chicken Casserole

Carissa Erzen
Bake the BEST gluten free chicken casserole in 1 hour without needing to have any rotisserie chicken or cooked rice on hand already. Everything cooks at the same time with just 8 simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 432 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces full fat coconut milk (1 can)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (like jasmine or basmati)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, salt, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a 9-inch by 13-inch casserole dish, add the chicken and rice, then top with the coconut milk and spice mixture.
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F and the rice is tender.
    Serve topped with fresh herbs. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Rice: Instead of white rice, you could use brown rice or wild rice. Just let them soak in water for one hour before adding it to the recipe, otherwise they won't cook fast enough.
  • More Vegetables: Add in vegetables like broccoli florets, diced bell peppers and onions, mushrooms, spinach, or peas & carrots.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese or parmesan on top before baking for a cheesy chicken rice casserole.
  • Rotisserie Chicken: You can use cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken by baking the casserole for 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F.
  • Storing: Allow the food to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 52gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken and rice casserole, chicken casserole, gluten free chicken casserole
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