Orange Chicken Rice Casserole

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Orange Chicken Rice Casserole! This all-in-one dish combines tender seared chicken breasts, fluffy white rice, and a rich, tangy orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and a touch of ginger for an irresistible zest. Infused with colorful peas and carrots, this baked casserole is as nutritious as it is delicious. The dish comes together effortlessly with a quick prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a simple crowd-pleaser. Garnished with fresh green onions, this casserole delivers bold flavors in every bite—your family won't be able to resist! Perfectly comforting and easy to make, this Orange Chicken Rice Casserole is destined to be a recurring hit at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1.5 cups orange juice
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with olive oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, minced garlic, and ground ginger to create the orange sauce.

Step 5

In the casserole dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom. Arrange the seared chicken breasts on top of the rice.

Step 6

Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken and rice, making sure the liquid covers the rice fully.

Step 7

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Step 8

While the casserole bakes, combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and carefully take off the foil. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, then drizzle in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce slightly.

Step 10

Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the rice is tender, the sauce has thickened slightly, and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your zesty Orange Chicken Rice Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1630 grams (1630.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1982

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 296mg	99%
Sodium 3858mg	168%
Total Carbohydrate 280.90g	102%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 90.60g
Protein 138.70g	277%

Vitamin D 4IU	18%
Calcium 248mg	19%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2638mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 57.7%