Easy Juicy Chicken Tomato Rice Casserole You’ll Crave Tonight

This Chicken Tomato Rice Casserole is a warm, comforting one-pan meal combining juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and tangy tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Rice

1.5 pounds chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
1 cup long-grain white rice stays fluffy
2 cups chicken broth homemade or low-sodium

For the Tomato Base

1 can diced tomatoes fire-roasted for smokiness
2 tablespoons tomato paste enhances richness
3 cloves garlic minced

For Flavor & Seasoning

1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Add-ins

1 cup bell peppers diced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for topping
1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

deep baking dish or ovenproof skillet

Method

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly oil a deep baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
Pat 1½ pounds chicken thighs dry, sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning over both sides.
In a bowl combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, chopped onion, and chicken broth. Stir until blended.
Spread 1 cup rice evenly in the dish. Pour the tomato mixture over rice, stirring gently.
Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, skin side up.
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes. Remove foil, bake for 10 more minutes until golden, then let rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional to sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped basil before serving.

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