Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole

User Reviews

4.9

390 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    593 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole

This easy chicken and rice casserole has a delicious and healthy turmeric twist! It's just what you need for an easy dinner idea loaded with flavor.

I Made This!

292 people made this

Save this

234 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) full fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ¼ cup long grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • roughly chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, and cumin, and stir for another 30 seconds. Then add the canned coconut milk and gently stir until there's no longer lumpy coconut milk bits. Transfer the mixture to the casserole pan.
  4. Add the water, rice, carrot, and lime juice to the casserole pan, and stir together.
  5. Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture (I like to coat both sides of the chicken breast in the liquid for more flavor). Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork, season the chicken with additional salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cilantro.
Equipments used:

Notes

  • For those who prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs, simply swap them out! Just note thighs might cook a little faster than chicken breasts, depending on how thick they are.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 593kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 744mg (31%) Potassium 853mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2595IU (52%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 593 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 593kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 744mg 31%
Potassium 853mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2595IU 52%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

390 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload