Description
A comforting cheesy BBQ chicken bake that is easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Stir in shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing well.
- In a baking dish, layer the cooked rice on the bottom.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the rice.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Try different BBQ sauces for varied flavors.
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy bbq chicken bake, chicken bake recipe, easy chicken dinner