Description
One Pan Creamy Basil Chicken & Rice Casserole.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Brown Onion, Finely Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts Sliced Into 1 Inch Cubes
- 4 sticks Celery, Chopped
- 2 Carrots, Grated
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Coconut Milk, Divided
- ¼ cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- Salt And Pepper
- 2 cups Brown Rice (I Used Brown And Wild Rice)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 180ºC (355ºF).
Pour olive oil into a roasting pan with onion and garlic. Stir and place in the hot oven for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 210ºC (410ºF).
Take the pan out of the oven and add chicken, celery, carrots, broth and 1/2 cup coconut milk. Put the casserole back in the oven for 15 minutes.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, basil, salt and pepper to the casserole and evenly pour the rice over, press the rice down gently with a wooden spoon until covered with liquid. Bake for another 40 minutes, until rice is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
