Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

Easy, comforting, and packed with veggies — all baked in one dish!

Course: Main | Cuisine: Asian-American
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4 | Calories: ~464 kcal

📝 Ingredients

Sauce

• ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp minced garlic

• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

Casserole

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 12 oz bag fresh stir-fry vegetables (from produce section)

• 3 cups cooked rice (leftover rice works best)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

• Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

1. In a small pot, combine soy sauce, ½ cup water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.

2. Cover and bring to a boil.

3. Remove lid; let it bubble for 1 minute.

3️⃣ Thicken the Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth.

• Pour slurry into boiling sauce, stirring until thickened.

• Remove from heat.

4️⃣ Assemble Round One

• Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.

• Add vegetables around the chicken.

• Pour 1 cup of sauce over the top.

5️⃣ First Bake

• Cover with foil; bake for 30 min or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.

6️⃣ Shred & Add Rice

• Carefully remove foil (watch for steam!).

• Shred chicken in the dish using two forks.

• Add cooked rice and most of the remaining sauce (reserve a little for serving).

• Stir well to combine.

7️⃣ Final Bake

• Return to oven uncovered for 10 minutes, until heated through.

8️⃣ Serve

• Rest for 5 minutes.

• Drizzle with reserved sauce before serving.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Veggie Swap: Use frozen stir-fry mix (thawed) if fresh isn’t available.

• Protein Change: Works great with pork tenderloin or shrimp (adjust cooking time).

• Extra Flavor: Add sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving.

• Meal Prep: Stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheats beautifully.

If you want, I can also make you a freezer-friendly version of this Teriyaki Chicken Casserole so you can prep multiple dinners ahead. Would you like me to do that next?