Description
Bang Bang Chicken Casserole is a spicy, creamy, and comforting dish that brings bold flavor to your dinner table. Tender chicken thighs, broccoli florets, and brown rice are smothered in a zesty Sriracha cream sauce and topped with crispy panko for a crowd-pleasing casserole with a kick.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha, divided
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
- 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 6 scallions, chopped (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups broccoli florets (1-inch)
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked brown rice
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Sriracha with mayonnaise; set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons flour.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallions, and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in remaining 2 tablespoons flour and stir well. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and cook until slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese, sweet chilli sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Sriracha, onion powder, vinegar, and salt. Cook until smooth and bubbly, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli, cooked chicken, and brown rice. Mix until fully coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and top with panko.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and top is lightly browned.
- Drizzle with the reserved Sriracha-mayo mixture and garnish with extra scallions before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add extra veggies like bell pepper or peas for variety.
- Adjust Sriracha to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg