Easy Oven Rice Casserole
Perfect for busy weeknights, this Easy Oven Rice Casserole combines hearty, wholesome ingredients with minimal effort for a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Featuring tender long-grain white rice cooked to perfection in savory chicken or vegetable broth, this recipe is packed with vibrant vegetables like sweet carrots, peas, and aromatic sautéed onions. A flavorful blend of garlic, paprika, and thyme infuses the casserole with irresistible warmth, while a topping of gooey, golden cheddar cheese adds a satisfying finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake in the oven, this one-dish wonder is as convenient as it is flavorful. Serve it as a quick, family-friendly dinner or a versatile side dish that pairs with almost any main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
In the prepared baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, sautéed vegetables, frozen peas, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir well to evenly mix the ingredients.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 4569 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
