One-Pan Tilapia and Rice Bake

Name: One-Pan Tilapia and Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 3 cups Rice; 6 tbsp Salted Butter; 6 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 whole Stir-Fry Vegetable Kit; 1 lb Tilapia

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

One-Pan Tilapia and Rice Bake layers tender tilapia over buttery rice with vibrant stir-fry vegetables and a melted sharp Cheddar finish. Bright lemon and paprika balance the richness for a comforting, family-friendly casserole. Serve it for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want a complete dish in one pan.

Prep15 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, thawed vegetables, and Cheddar cheese.
3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the lemon juice, bouillon granules, paprika, and black pepper.
4

Stir 1/2 of the butter mixture into the rice mixture to combine. Spread the rice mixture in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer on top of the rice and pour the remaining butter mixture over them.
5

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.