Easy Creamy Curry Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Curry Chicken And Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice (cooked); 1/4 cup oil (can use less, but do not use olive oil); 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 -4 teaspoons curry powder (can use more); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups full-fat milk; 2 cups frozen peas; 3 -4 carrots, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup rice (cooked)
1/4 cup oil (can use less, but do not use olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 -4 teaspoons curry powder (can use more)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups full-fat milk
2 cups frozen peas
3 -4 carrots, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
black pepper

1
Set oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
3
In a frypan, saute the onion, garlic, salt and curry for about 4 minutes.
4
Whisk in flour.
5
Add in half and half (1/4-cup at a time) bring to a boil then reduce the heat immediately, and continue cooking whisking frequently for about another 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
6
In a bowl combine cooked rice, peas, carrots, red bell pepper, lemon juice and cooked chicken, and add in to the sauce in the frypan; toss to combine.
7
Season with black pepper to taste.
8
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
9
Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
10
Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes longer.

1192

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice (cooked), 1/4 cup oil (can use less, but do not use olive oil), 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Easy Creamy Curry Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Creamy Curry Chicken And Rice Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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