Dump-and-Bake Aloha Chicken and Rice
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Dump-and-Bake Aloha Chicken and Rice
Description
This recipe layers long grain white rice uncooked with aromatics and liquids such as chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, pineapples with juice, chopped red bell pepper, and onion in a greased baking dish. The mixture is baked, covered tightly with foil, allowing the rice to absorb the flavorful liquids and cook through.
After initial baking for about 50-55 minutes, the dish is briefly uncovered and fluffed to check doneness. Cooked chicken meat, such as shredded rotisserie chicken, is stirred in, topped with cooked bacon, and baked uncovered again so the bacon crisps and the chicken warms through. The overall texture combines tender, slightly sweet rice with savory, smoky bacon pieces and juicy chicken.
The casserole is versatile with suggested garnishes of green onions, chives, or herbs. It presents a convenient, complete meal that requires minimal active preparation. Though the recipe calls for long grain white rice, using other rice varieties is not recommended due to different cooking times and liquid needs.
For best results, cover tightly during cooking to retain steam and moisture. Cooking times vary by dish type and oven, so taste-testing rice tenderness is advised to avoid mushiness. Using pre-cooked chicken and bacon shortcuts the process, but starting with raw chicken at the beginning can also be done with adjusted cooking times.
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar (or decrease to ⅓ cup or ¼ cup of brown sugar for a less-sweet dish)
- ½ cup soy sauce less sodium
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth less sodium
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 1 cup onion I use frozen diced onion for a shortcut, diced
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 (20 ounce) pineapple tidbits not drained, in juice, canned
- 2 cups chicken such as the meat from a rotisserie chicken, cooked, shredded or diced
- 6 lices Bacon chopped or crumbled, cooked
- green onions sliced, for garnish, optional
- chives
- herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chicken broth. Add uncooked rice, onion, bell pepper, and pineapple (with its juice).
- Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Uncover the dish and use a fork to fluff the rice. At this point, the rice should be almost tender and most of the liquid in the dish should be absorbed. If the rice is still very firm, or if there's still a lot of sauce in the dish, cover and return it to the oven for 5-10 more minutes, or until the rice is just about done.
- Stir in the cooked chicken. Sprinkle the cooked, chopped bacon on top.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is warmed through, the rice is completely tender, and the bacon is crispy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, chives, or herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Use long grain white rice only, as other rice types require different cooking times and liquid amounts.
- Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience; raw chicken can also be added at the start if desired.
- Tightly cover the baking dish with foil to keep moisture in and ensure proper rice cooking.
- Cooking times vary depending on oven and dish type; test rice tenderness to prevent under- or overcooking.
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce and broth help control saltiness; additional seasoning can be added after cooking.
- Add vegetables like frozen peas, corn, broccoli, or green beans to customize the dish.
- Garnish finished casserole with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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