Name: gluten & dairy free chicken rice bake – easy healthy dinner idea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2–3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs); 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1½ cups gluten free chicken broth; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2–3 garlic cloves minced; 1 yellow onion chopped; 1½ cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, peppers, carrots, or peas); 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian blend); ½ tsp paprika; sea salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Description

This gluten & dairy free chicken rice bake is a one-pan, weeknight dinner made with simple ingredients like chicken, rice, coconut milk, and broth. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for anyone avoiding gluten or dairy without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs)

1 cup long-grain white rice

1½ cups gluten free chicken broth

1 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp olive oil

2–3 garlic cloves minced

1 yellow onion chopped

1½ cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, peppers, carrots, or peas)

1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian blend)

½ tsp paprika

sea salt and black pepper to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large ovenproof dish with olive oil

2. rinse rice until water runs clear and spread rice evenly in the dish

3. add chopped onion, minced garlic, mixed vegetables, chicken broth, and coconut milk and stir gently

4. rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs and place on top of rice mixture

5. cover with foil and bake 40 minutes, remove cover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender

6. let rest 5–10 minutes, then finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs if desired

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: gluten free dinner, dairy free meals, one pan meal, chicken rice bake, healthy chicken dinner, easy weeknight recipe