Chicken Tandoori Rice Skillet Casserole
Get traditional chicken tandoori taste at home, by first sautéing your ingredients in a skillet and then baking them to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup tandoori sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups Minute® White Rice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
The irresistible flavors of this oven-baked Chicken Tandoori Rice Skillet Casserole will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Bring restaurant-style cooking to your table, in just 30 minutes!
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium, ovenproof skillet set over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken starts to brown. Add carrot, onion and zucchini to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Step 3
Stir in tandoori sauce and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover and bring to a mild simmer.
Step 4
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until rice absorbs most of the liquid. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 5
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of green onions.
Recipe Tip
For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle with prepared, crispy fried onions, if desired.
Tantalizing Tandoori
Take your taste buds on an adventure tonight with this classic Indian-inspired dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe is filled with tasty chopped vegetables and chicken that’s cooked to perfection in a savory, tandoori-style sauce. Save time and simply use the store-bought variety!
Quick-Cook Method
You may be wondering how this dish can be both a skillet and casserole. To cut down on mess and cook time, the ingredients in this recipe are first cooked in an oven-proof skillet. Then, the dish is transferred to the oven to crisp up each component and give it that traditional, tandoori-cooked taste.
For this recipe, using Minute® Instant White Rice is key to getting the right flavor, texture and to cutting down on overall cook time. Our instant rice cooks up in just 5 minutes so you can spend a little more time relaxing after a long day rather than standing over the stove waiting for your rice to be ready.
If you’re interested in exploring more Indian flavors, try this Instant Pot Chicken Biryani With Rice recipe. Just add the ingredients into your Instant Pot or slow cooker, sit back and relax until your meal is ready.
For a recipe with an even speedier preparation, give this Microwave Egg Fried Rice a try. Our 15 Minute Rice and Chicken Dinner and our Mexican Rice Recipe are two other fantastic — and fast — options.
