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Just Like Costco's Chicken Bakes

A delicious homemade version of Costco's popular Chicken Bakes, combining flavorful chicken, rice, and savory seasonings baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball mixture
  • 0.25 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 0.75 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup red sweet pepper, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 lb uncooked chicken or turkey breast, ground
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp rice grape juice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 10.5 oz cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 3 large bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
Doritos nacho cheese
  • 1 11 oz bag Doritos nacho cheese crushed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 10.5 oz can diced tomatoes and chiles
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 cup pico de gallo
Vegetables and sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 andouille sausages cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.25 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, quartered
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 cups wild rice, cooked
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
Additional ingredients for final casserole
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Method
 

  1. Form ground chicken with bread crumbs, vegetables, and seasonings into meatballs; sear and set aside.
  2. Cook yellow onion and garlic, then add broth, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes; simmer with meatballs.
  3. Prepare rice and mix with basil; combine with meatball soup before serving.
  4. Preheat oven, assemble rice, chicken thighs, butter, and seasonings in baking dish; bake covered then uncovered until golden.
  5. Sauté chicken, onions, garlic, and vegetables; add rice, broth, and cheese; bake until tender and bubbly.
  6. Mix shredded chicken with soup, sour cream, tomatoes, and spices; layer with crushed Doritos and cheese; bake and serve with pico de gallo.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.