Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli is a flavorful and wholesome one-pan meal combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and brown rice coated in a savory low-sodium teriyaki sauce. Featuring bite-sized broccoli florets, red bell peppers, and scallions, it’s quick to prepare and finished in the oven for a perfectly melded casserole. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish balances nutrition and taste with a simple but delicious Asian-inspired flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets (7 ounces)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced scallions (about 5)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 3 cups sliced cooked chicken
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
Garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds or toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Heat the sesame oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets, diced red bell pepper, and sliced scallions, cooking and stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but remain vibrant.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a measuring cup, whisk together the low-sodium teriyaki sauce, water, cornstarch, and grated garlic until well combined. This mixture will thicken as it cooks.
- Add Sauce to Skillet: Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked vegetables and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Combine Chicken and Rice: Add the sliced cooked chicken and cooked brown rice to the skillet, mixing everything well so that the rice and chicken are coated with the sauce and combined with the vegetables.
- Bake the Casserole: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender while heating the casserole through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or toasted sliced almonds on top as a garnish to add texture and a nutty flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience and to save time.
- If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a baking dish before placing it in the oven.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the teriyaki sauce used is gluten-free.
- Broccoli can be substituted with other vegetables like snap peas or asparagus depending on preference.
- Toast the sesame seeds or sliced almonds beforehand to enhance their flavor if using as garnish.
