Chicken Sushi Bake (Printable)

Savory casserole with seasoned rice, tender chicken, and creamy toppings baked golden and ready to serve.

# Ingredient List:

→ Rice

01 - 2 cups sushi rice
02 - 2 1/2 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Chicken Mixture

06 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
07 - 1/2 cup Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Topping & Assembly

12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips or snack-size sheets
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Extra sriracha and mayonnaise for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 2 1/2 cups water in a pot. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into the cooked rice.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce, and green onions until creamy and well incorporated.
05 - Spread seasoned rice evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of furikake over the rice.
06 - Evenly layer the chicken mixture over the rice. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining furikake.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with sliced avocado, nori strips, toasted sesame seeds, and drizzle with extra sriracha and mayonnaise if desired.
09 - Serve warm, portioning onto small plates or nori sheets.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sushi but requires zero rolling skills or patience.
  • One dish feeds a crowd, and it's as easy to make for two people as it is for six.
  • The contrast between creamy chicken, crispy cheese, and fresh avocado on top keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Never add the avocado before baking—it will turn brown and bitter, and you'll wonder why your beautiful casserole suddenly tastes off.
  • If your nori gets soggy, you waited too long to add it; cut it just before serving or even let people assemble their own portions with fresh nori on the side.
  • The rice seasoning is non-negotiable; skipping it makes this taste like a regular chicken-and-rice casserole instead of something special.
03 -
  • Softening your cream cheese in the microwave for 10 seconds before mixing it with the chicken keeps the mixture silky instead of lumpy.
  • If your oven runs hot, tent the baking dish with foil for the first 10 minutes so the cheese doesn't brown too fast while the rice is still heating through.
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