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One Pan Creamy Basil Chicken & Rice Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 
Course: Casserole
Servings: 4
Author: Berry Sweet Life
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 brown onion finely chopped
  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 4 sticks celery chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 small handful basil leaves pulled from the stalks
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 cups brown rice I used brown & wild rice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Pour the olive oil into a roasting pan with the onions and garlic, give it a stir and place in the hot oven for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 210°C.
  3. Take the pan out of the oven and add the chicken, celery, carrots, broth and 1/2 cup coconut milk. Put the casserole back in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, basil, salt and pepper to the casserole and evenly pour the rice over, press the rice down gently with a wooden spoon until it is covered with liquid. Bake for another 40 minutes until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.