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Teriyaki Chicken Casserole baked with tender chicken, fluffy white rice, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, and homemade teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for an easy family dinner.

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

A comforting one-dish casserole featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and a rich homemade teriyaki sauce baked until hot and bubbly. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
  • 3 cups cooked white rice jasmine or long-grain
  • 1½ cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions sliced and divided
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • - Small bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  3. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer gently.
  4. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and half the green onions.
  6. Pour three-quarters of the sauce over the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Spread into the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, until hot and lightly golden.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions before serving.

Notes

Leftover chilled rice gives the best texture.
Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
Fresh garlic and ginger provide the best flavor.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.