Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
🍱 Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
Savory chicken, rice, veggies, and homemade teriyaki sauce—comfort food with a healthy twist!
If you’re looking for a wholesome dinner that’s packed with flavor and easy to throw together, this Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a must. With tender chicken, steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, and a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s a family favorite that’s both delicious and nourishing.
🕒 Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz) bag refrigerated stir-fry vegetables (or use fresh veggies like broccoli, carrots, snow peas)
- 3 cups cooked brown or white rice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, ½ cup water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tbsp water. Once sauce is boiling, stir in the slurry and cook until thickened. Remove from heat. - Assemble the Casserole:
Place raw chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Arrange steamed or lightly cooked vegetables around the chicken. Pour 1 cup of the teriyaki sauce over the top. Cover the dish with foil. - Bake:
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove from oven. Carefully shred the chicken with two forks while still in the dish. - Mix in Rice:
Add cooked rice to the baking dish along with most of the remaining sauce (reserve a bit for drizzling). Gently toss everything together until well combined. - Final Bake:
Return to oven uncovered and bake for 10 more minutes, until everything is heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle reserved sauce over individual portions.
💡 Recipe Tips
- Fresh Veggies? Absolutely! Try broccoli, carrots, asparagus, snow peas, or green beans—sauté or steam them before adding.
- Short on Time? Use pre-cooked chicken and just warm everything together in the oven.
- Rice Swap: Brown rice, white rice, or even cauliflower rice all work.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate; bake when ready.
- Storage: Keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge. Great for meal prep!
🔥 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 464
- Fat: 1.5g
- Carbs: 21g
- Protein: 31g
(Estimated values only.)
📌 Summary
This Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is the best of both worlds—healthy and full of flavor. It’s made with real ingredients and comes together easily for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday dinners. Even picky eaters will ask for seconds!