CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN-AND-RICE CASSEROLE

Creamy Curried Chicken-and-Rice Casserole image

Categories Chicken Rice Vegetable Bake Sauté Low Fat Curry Fall Winter Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 cup rice (try brown for an added fiber boost)
2 tsp canola (or corn) oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp curry powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
2 cups thawed frozen peas
4 carrots, peeled and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (or a 10-oz package cooked chicken breast)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

Cook rice as directed on package. Preheat oven to 400°F. Over medium-high heat, sauté onion, curry, and salt in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Whisk in milk 1/4 cup at a time. Bring liquid to a boil and immediately reduce the heat and continue cooking, whisking frequently for another 6 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Combine sauce, cooked rice, peas, carrots, red pepper, lemon juice, chicken, and cilantro. Coat an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray; transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.

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CadetCole

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Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!

Ho or

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This recipe is a keeper!

ameh adaji

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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again.

Holly Hony-Ott

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This casserole was a hit with my family. Everyone went back for seconds.

Mii LoveE

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy curried dishes.

Alyan Ali

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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.

Boluwatife Oyeniyi

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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time.

Kailyn Posey

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This casserole is comfort food at its finest. It's warm, hearty, and perfect for a cold night.

Touileb Abderrahim

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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I'm so glad I did! The curry flavor is perfectly balanced and not overpowering at all.