Brazilian Chicken Casserole
A flavorful and spicy casserole dish with a sweet Brazilian twist, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup sweet casserole saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1/2 pound spicy sausagesuch as chorizo or pepperoni
- ●2 cups cooked Brazilian-style ricepreferably leftover
- ●1 medium diced onionsauteed until translucent
- ●1 medium diced bell peppersauteed until tender
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantrooptional garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the spicy sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken, and sweet casserole sauce.
- 5
Stir in the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!