Leftover Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

Ali Segersten (author) Dec 28, 2022
Main Dishes American Casserole Meal Prep Recipe Poultry Whole Grain Dish
LEFTOVER CHICKEN BROWN RICE CASSEROLE-1
Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings
6

Casseroles are an easy way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey! This lactose-free recipe uses non-dairy milk, however you can use cow's milk if you prefer. Use sharp cheddar cheese or any other strongly flavored aged cheese in this recipe. For the batch pictured here, I used a French comté cheese, which has complex, sharp flavors. Serve this easy casserole with a simple dinner salad for a balanced meal. 

Preparation Note

You'll need cooked short grain brown rice and leftover cooked chicken for this recipe. Use chicken from a whole roasted chicken, poached chicken breasts, or baked chicken breasts. 

Filling

2½ cups cooked short grain brown rice
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion diced
4 celery stalks diced
3 medium carrots diced
3 cups cooked chicken

Sauce

2 cups cashew milk
1½ tablespoons sweet rice flour
½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoons black pepper

Topping

½ pounds zucchini sliced
½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese