Aloha Pineapple Chicken Rice Casserole
Aloha Pineapple Chicken Rice Casserole is a tropical delight that combines sweet and savory flavors to create a comforting meal your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups uncooked instant white rice
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice (not drained)
- 1 lb thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add uncooked rice, diced red onion, chopped red bell pepper, pineapple tidbits with juice, and diced chicken to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes, then uncover and stir gently before returning to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving; garnish with optional cilantro or bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg