Orange Chicken Casserole
A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring tender chicken and a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Casserole Base
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup cooked rice cooled
- 1 can cream of chicken soup condensed
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Orange Sauce
- 0.5 cup orange marmalade
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon
Garnish (Optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 0.5 cup sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, cooked rice, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to create the orange sauce. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Pour the remaining orange sauce over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- If desired, garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
This casserole is best served warm. You can adjust the sweetness of the orange sauce by adding a little more marmalade or a pinch of sugar if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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