By Katie Gwaltney
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on the outside, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
Add the uncooked rice and pasta to the skillet with the onions and garlic, and stir to coat the grains with the oil and flavors. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the water or chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, and stir everything together.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the casserole. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
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This Casserole Main Course Comfort Food recipe is ready in 1 hour and features chicken breast, garlic, onion and other delicious ingredients. Contains 550 calories total.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on the outside, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
Add the uncooked rice and pasta to the skillet with the onions and garlic, and stir to coat the grains with the oil and flavors. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the water or chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, and stir everything together.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the casserole. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
Calories per Serving: 550
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