Chicken, Sweet Potato and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken, Sweet Potato and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, skinless, cut into pieces; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup long grain rice; 4 cups water; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
4
Brown the chicken, in batches if necessary, turning occasionally with tongs, about 6 minutes per batch.
5
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
6
Add the sweet potato, onion and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
7
Stir in the rice, the add the water and the reserved chicken with any accumulated juices and bring to a boil.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally until the rice is very tender and starting to fall apart, about 25 minutes.
9
Transfer the filling to a 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese, then scatter the bread crumbs over top.
10
Bake the casserole until the filling is bubbling and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, skinless, cut into pieces, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Sweet Potato and Rice Casserole 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, Sweet Potato and Rice Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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