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CKD-Friendly variation of Chicken and Rice Casserole

A comforting and savory baked casserole made with tender chicken, white rice, and carrots in a creamy, low-sodium sauce. This recipe is specifically designed for a kidney-friendly diet, offering classic comfort food flavors while managing key nutrients.
For 4 servings
Preheat oven and prepare ingredients
Sauté the vegetables and chicken
Make the low-sodium cream sauce
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A comforting and savory baked casserole made with tender chicken, white rice, and carrots in a creamy, low-sodium sauce. This recipe is specifically designed for a kidney-friendly diet, offering classic comfort food flavors while managing key nutrients.
This american recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 325.17 calories per serving with 16.2g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Combine and bake the casserole
Rest and serve
This recipe is moderately low in carbs. To make it more suitable, practice strict portion control (1 cup serving) and pair with a large side salad with a vinaigrette dressing to help manage blood sugar levels.
This recipe is already dairy-free as it uses rice milk and olive oil. If you use a butter substitute instead of unsalted butter, ensure it is a dairy-free variety.
Provides a moderate amount of high-quality protein from chicken, which is essential for the body but limited to reduce the workload on the kidneys.
Using unsalted butter, low-sodium broth, and a minimal amount of salt helps manage blood pressure and prevent fluid retention, crucial for kidney health.
Carefully selected ingredients like white rice, carrots, and rice milk ensure that potassium and phosphorus levels remain within the safe range for a renal diet.
Yes, for individuals on a renal diet, this casserole is a healthy choice. It is specifically designed to be low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, with a controlled amount of protein to support kidney health.
One serving (about 1 cup) of this CKD-Friendly Chicken and Rice Casserole contains approximately 320-360 calories, making it a suitable portion for a main meal.
It is not recommended for a CKD-friendly diet. Brown rice is a whole grain and is significantly higher in phosphorus and potassium than white rice. White rice is the preferred choice to keep these mineral levels low.
Sodium intake must be strictly limited on a renal diet to help manage blood pressure and fluid balance, reducing the strain on the kidneys. The small amount of salt is for flavor while staying within safe limits.