Dump-and-Bake Country Captain Chicken

5 from 4 votes

Country Captain Chicken is a classic Southern dish. This dump-and-bake shortcut version has all the rich, hearty flavor with half the work!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Southern

Keyword baked chicken, chicken and rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 356kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

5 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 tablespoons curry powder
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
½ cup mango chutney
1 ½ cups uncooked instant white rice
1 cup diced onion
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes NOT drained
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenderloins diced into bite-sized pieces
Optional garnish: toasted shredded coconut, sliced toasted almonds, sliced green onion, fresh herbs, golden raisins

Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl) whisk together tomato paste, curry powder, garlic, chicken broth, and mango chutney.
5 tablespoons tomato paste, 1-2 tablespoons curry powder, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth, ½ cup mango chutney
Add uncooked rice, onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes (with juice), and raw chicken to the baking dish, then combine with the sauce.
1 ½ cups uncooked instant white rice, 1 cup diced onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenderloins
Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and give it all a stir.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings.
Optional garnish: toasted shredded coconut, sliced toasted almonds, sliced green onion, fresh herbs, golden raisins

For ease, I use frozen chopped peppers and onions, but you can use fresh if you don't mind the extra prep time.
You can also replace canned tomatoes with fresh chopped tomatoes, but you want them to be extra ripe, soft, and juicy. To replace one 14.5 oz. can, you'll need about 2-3 medium fresh tomatoes.
Captain Chicken is incredibly freezer-friendly. Prepare the recipe as directed and store in gallon-sized freezer bags until you're ready to bake. Thaw in the fridge for a day beforehand.
You can also freeze leftovers for up to three months. Leftovers will store well in the fridge for up to three days.
This recipe can also be made in the slow cooker! Dump in all the ingredients, give it a good mix, and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken and rice are cooked through.
Cooking for two? Half all the ingredients in the recipe and use a smaller baking dish.