In challenging times, it can be difficult to get all the ingredients needed for full meals. However, there are still great meal options available. You can create delicious food from pantry and freezer staples, as well as leftovers. Our budget-friendly chicken casserole is a one-pot meal that uses ingredients readily available at home. It’s a healthy and tasty option that can feed your whole family. Additionally, it’s perfect for meal prepping if you’re trying to eat healthier.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY CHICKEN CASSEROLE SUGGESTIONS
If you have leftover rice, it’s actually better for this recipe because the cooked and rested rice absorbs most of the sauce. You can use either chicken breasts or thighs and drumsticks, depending on what you have on hand. To add flavor, dissolve a stock cube in water and add it to the dish. Experiment with spices and herbs, and remember that frozen vegetables are a healthy and convenient addition.
When you’re trying to save money, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a satisfying dinner. Give this budget-friendly chicken casserole a try this week and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without breaking the bank.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups rice
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1 packet mushroom soup
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4 cups boiling water
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500 g chicken fillets, cut into cubes (you can also use chicken pieces, add on a little weight to compensate for the bones).
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1 onion, cut into chunks
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assorted vegetables, chopped (for example, butternut, pumpkin, green beans, baby marrows, green pepper, peas)
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2 medium potatoes, par-boiled and cut into pieces
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salt and pepper
METHOD
- To prepare this dish, start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
- Next, place the rice at the bottom of an ovenproof dish.
- On top of the rice, add the meat, onions, potato, and vegetables.
- Season the ingredients with salt and pepper, but be cautious not to add too much salt since the soup mix already contains a high amount of sodium.
- You can also add other herbs and spices like paprika to enhance the flavor.
- The next step is to mix the water with the packet of soup and pour it over the rice and other ingredients in the dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven to bake for an hour.
- After about 30 minutes, remove the foil to allow the dish to cook more evenly.
- Give everything a little mix, then return it to the oven to cook for the remaining 30 minutes.
- Once it’s done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Finally, serve and enjoy your delicious meal!
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