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Skinny Orange Chicken Casserole

Written by CoachShelby | Aug 1, 2018 5:17:00 PM

What's for dinner? How about a casserole dish packed with veggies, protein, and whole grains? Plus it's delicious! If your cooking for your family or need a dish for a dinner party, this casserole is sure to please. 

 

What you need




For casserole:

  • 15 oz. chicken breast (2 large) 
  • 1.5 cups organic brown rice
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups broccoli, chunked 

For sauce:

  • 1.5 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest 

 

What to do:

 

  1. Preheat oven to 375° and spray casserole dish with cooking spray
  2. Sprinkle diced yellow onion and chopped broccoli in casserole dish
  3. Cut chicken breast into small pieces and place on top of veggies
  4. Add brown rice to casserole dish and set aside
  5. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients for sauce 
  6. Pour sauce into casserole dish and mix all ingredients together 
  7. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes
  8. Remove and stir, place back in for 30 minutes 
  9. Take out and let sit for 10 minutes before serving 

 


If  you plan to freeze, cook in a disposable casserole dish. Once casserole dish is cooled, cover in plastic wrap and press out all the air. Then cover again in tin foil before placing in the freezer. Enjoy!   

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 Calories: 421 Sugar: 21 Sodium: 243 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 67 Fiber: 4 Protein: 27

Source: fitfoodiefinds.com