Ginger-Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Ginger-Cashew Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; red pepper flakes (to taste); 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, in juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; ½ cup cashews, for garnish; chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, in juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups diced cooked chicken
½ cup cashews, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350; coat a deep 2 1/2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
2
In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil; add in onion, celery, bell pepper, and mushrooms; saute over high heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender; add in the red pepper flakes.
3
Drain the pineapple over a small bowl to catch the juice.
4
Add the cornstarch, soy sauce, and ginger to the juice; stir to combine.
5
Pour the sauce into the wok, heat to boiling and cook, stirring until thickened.
6
Spread out the rice in the casserole; add the chicken and pineapple chunks to the vegetables in the wok; mix well and pour over the rice.
7
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until hot.
8
Sprinkle with the cashews and cilantro.

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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 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal, 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Cashew Chicken 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.

Ginger-Cashew Chicken Casserole

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