Name: Pineapple and Ginger Filipino Chicken and Rice Casserole
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 cup rice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup peas; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 1 tbsp pineapple juice; 1 tsp grated ginger

Pineapple and Ginger Filipino Chicken and Rice Casserole

A sweet and spicy twist with pineapple and ginger, adding a tropical flair to the casserole.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Before transferring to the baking dish, stir in pineapple juice and grated ginger into the rice mixture.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). In a pot, cook rice with chicken broth until tender.
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Stir in carrots, peas, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix with rice.
Transfer to a baking dish. Top with cheddar. Bake for 20 minutes.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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