Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

Savory teriyaki chicken casserole with tender shredded chicken, vegetables and brown rice in a glossy sweet-savory sauce—comforting and easy to prepare.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

main

  • 0.75 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.125 cup water (for slurry)
  • 2 pcs chicken breasts
  • 12 oz stir-fry vegetables
  • 3 cup brown rice (cooked)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine soy sauce, 0.5 cup water, brown sugar, ginger and garlic in a small saucepan and cover; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Stir cornstarch with 2 tablespoons (0.125 cup) water until smooth to make a slurry.
  • Remove lid from the sauce once boiling and cook one minute, then add the cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens; remove from heat.
  • Place chicken breasts in the prepared pan and pour 1 cup of the sauce over the chicken; bake 35 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and shred in the dish using two forks.
  • Meanwhile cook or steam the vegetables according to package directions.
  • Add cooked vegetables and cooked brown rice to the casserole dish with shredded chicken.
  • Add most of the remaining sauce, reserving some to drizzle when serving, and gently toss to combine.
  • Return casserole to oven and cook 15 minutes, then remove and let stand 5 minutes before serving; drizzle with reserved sauce.