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loaded rice casserole

(2 ratings)
Hananhus avatar
Recipe by
Hanan Hussein
@Hananhus
Bothell, WA

This a traditional Egyptian dish that is usually served on special occasions and to special guests, it is traditionally made with small whole quails or pigeons. I used boneless chicken instead and added the peas to make it into a one dish meal. Let me know what you think.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For loaded rice casserole

  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless or 2 cups leftover chicken
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 pkg
    frozen peas
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried minced onions
  • 2 c
    rice (medium grain)
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 c
    chicken broth or water and 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make loaded rice casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
  • 2
    Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add garlic, chicken, and cardamom. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink. Decrease heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    In an ovenproof casserole add all other ingredients. Add chicken mixture and stir all together.
  • 4
    Cover and bake in a 320 degree oven for 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
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