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nashville chicken rice bake

Nashville Hot Chicken Rice Bake

Jacklin Altman
A healthier twist on Nashville hot chicken with all the spicy, tangy, creamy flavors in one wholesome rice bake!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9x9 Baking Dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Rice Bake
  • 4 cups chicken breast cooked and diced or shredded
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice frozen
  • 1 cup pickles chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion chopped
  • 1 cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup instant white rice uncooked
Nashville Hot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1/3 cup light ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
Cole Slaw
  • 14 oz cole slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped
Cole Slaw Dressing
  • 2/3 cup light mayo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed

Instructions
 

Cole Slaw
  • Combine slaw mix and chopped green onion in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Coat slaw mix in dressing and toss to fully coat. Let sit in the fridge for 30-40 minutes prior to serving.
Rice Bake
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine chicken, cauliflower rice (still frozen), chopped pickles, red onion, green onion, shredded cheese, and instant rice in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to fully coat.
  • Pour mixture into a 9×9″ baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the edges are browned.
  • Finish it off with cole slaw on top and extra chopped green onions.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave for ~1 minute. Store cole slaw separately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 2277mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2mg
Keyword meal prep, healthy dinner, Nashville hot chicken, rice bake, one pan
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