Chicken And Mozzarella Rice Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken And Mozzarella Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 None celery stick, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 2 cups jarred tomato pasta sauce; 1 1/3 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 None celery stick, thinly sliced
1/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
2 cups jarred tomato pasta sauce
1 1/3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring, 3-4 mins, or until softened. Add rice. Cook, stirring, 2-3 mins or until well blended.
2
Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10-12 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand 5 mins.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Spoon rice mixture into a 2 quart baking dish; smooth the top with a spatula.
4
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a clean saucepan on medium heat. Add chicken. Cook, stirring, 3 mins or until browned. Add pasta sauce; bring to a simmer. Pour sauce mixture over rice in dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and parsley evenly over top.
5
Bake 15-20 mins, or until cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 mins before serving.

580

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 clove garlic, crushed, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Mozzarella Rice Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Mozzarella Rice Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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