Savory Cashew Chicken Casserole: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish

Ingredients

• Spray for cooking
• 1/2 cup of brown rice
• 1 cup of celery, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (tamari), gluten-free
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 can (8 ounces) of drained sliced water chestnuts
• 1 cup of cashews

Step 1

To start, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and generously coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Begin by creating a flavorful base with a layer of brown rice at the bottom of the dish. Then, artfully arrange slices of celery, vibrant red bell pepper, and crisp green pepper on top of the rice bed. Next, place the chicken on the colorful vegetable layer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare a delightful mixture by combining water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, a hint of cumin, a sprinkle of pepper, and a pinch of salt. Gently pour this savory concoction over the chicken.

Step 4

For a delightful crunch, strategically place water chestnuts on top of the dish before sliding it into the preheated oven. Let it bake until the chicken is tender, approximately 45 minutes.

Step 5

As the flavors meld together, sprinkle some cashews over the dish and allow it to bake for an additional 10 minutes until it achieves a perfect golden brown hue. Enjoy this delectable dish straight from the oven to your table!