Turmeric Chicken and

Rice Casserole
This easy chicken and rice casserole has a
delicious and healthy turmeric twist! It's just what
you need for an easy dinner idea loaded with
flavor.

PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 45 mins

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr
COURSE: Dinner CUISINE: American

4.92 from 89 votes

KEYWORD: chicken and rice, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Turmeric Recipe
SERVINGS: 4 servings CALORIES: 593kcal AUTHOR: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
1 medium onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (13.5 ounces) full fat coconut milk
¾ cup water
1 ¼ cup long grain white rice rinsed
1 large carrot grated
1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
roughly chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until
slightly translucent.
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 3. Add the garlic, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, and cumin, and stir for another 30 seconds. Then
add the canned coconut milk and gently stir until there's no longer lumpy coconut milk bits.
Transfer the mixture to the casserole pan.
4. Add the water, rice, carrot, and lime juice to the casserole pan, and stir together.
5. Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture (I like to coat both sides of the chicken
breast in the liquid for more flavor). Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50
minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork, season the chicken with additional salt and pepper, and
sprinkle with cilantro.

Notes
For those who prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs, simply swap them out! Just note thighs
might cook a little faster than chicken breasts, depending on how thick they are.
If you're in need of some new baking pans, I love to use these baking pans or these nestled
baking pans.
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