Flavor Expedition Recipe
Aloha Chicken Casserole
May 22, 2023
Need a mini-vacation without leaving your kitchen? This tropical casserole will teleport your taste buds to a beachside luau—minus the sunburn.
Say "aloha" to your new weeknight dinner hero. This sweet-and-spicy pineapple habanero casserole is loaded with j...
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Feeds
4-6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic (follow your heart)
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice – do not drain!
- 1 lb thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- Island Sunrise (Pineapple Habanero Seasoning) – go wild
- Optional toppings: cooked diced bacon, fresh chopped cilantro, green onion, lime wedges
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray like you mean it.
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Mix the Sauce:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
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Layer in the Flavor:
Add uncooked white rice, red onion, bell pepper, and the entire can of pineapple (yes, juice and all). Stir it up like a tropical party punch.
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Add the Chicken:
Nestle in the chicken tenderloins, tucking them under the rice mix like little island tourists. Sprinkle Island Sunrise seasoning generously over the top—it’s the flavor passport your dish needs.
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Into the Dish:
Pour the whole mixture into your prepared baking dish. Stir gently again to evenly distribute everything.
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Bake It Covered:
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
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Bake It Uncovered:
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Rest & Top:
Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with bacon, cilantro, green onions, or whatever tiki bar garnish you're vibing with.
This Aloha Chicken Casserole is the edible equivalent of a beach hammock and a fruity drink. With sweet pineapple, tender chicken, and just the right amount of habanero heat, this dish proves that paradise can be baked in a single dish. No airline ticket required.
Pro Tip
- Don’t skimp on the foil seal—steam is your best friend here.
- Want extra kick? Add a dash of hot sauce or a little more Island Sunrise before serving.
- Make it a complete luau: serve with a side of coconut slaw or grilled plantains.
- Meal prep hero: this reheats like a tropical dream.
Feeds4-6
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Need a mini-vacation without leaving your kitchen? This tropical ca...
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic (follow your heart)
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice – do not drain!
- 1 lb thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- Island Sunrise (Pineapple Habanero Seasoning) – go wild
- Optional toppings: cooked diced bacon, fresh chopped cilantro, green onion, lime wedges
Instructions
-
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray like you mean it.
-
Mix the Sauce:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
-
Layer in the Flavor:
Add uncooked white rice, red onion, bell pepper, and the entire can of pineapple (yes, juice and all). Stir it up like a tropical party punch.
-
Add the Chicken:
Nestle in the chicken tenderloins, tucking them under the rice mix like little island tourists. Sprinkle Island Sunrise seasoning generously over the top—it’s the flavor passport your dish needs.
-
Into the Dish:
Pour the whole mixture into your prepared baking dish. Stir gently again to evenly distribute everything.
-
Bake It Covered:
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
-
Bake It Uncovered:
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
-
Rest & Top:
Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with bacon, cilantro, green onions, or whatever tiki bar garnish you're vibing with.
This Aloha Chicken Casserole is the edible equivalent of a beach hammock and a fruity drink. With sweet pineapple, tender chicken, and just the right amount of habanero heat, this dish proves that paradise can be baked in a single dish. No airline ticket required.
Pro Tip
- Don’t skimp on the foil seal—steam is your best friend here.
- Want extra kick? Add a dash of hot sauce or a little more Island Sunrise before serving.
- Make it a complete luau: serve with a side of coconut slaw or grilled plantains.
- Meal prep hero: this reheats like a tropical dream.
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