Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is your go-to one-pan meal that transforms busy weeknight dinners into a delightful experience. This creamy casserole features tender chicken breasts nestled in fluffy rice, all simmered in a savory sauce made from cream of chicken and mushroom soups. With minimal prep and cleanup, this dish is perfect for families or anyone seeking comfort food without the fuss. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy family dinner or hosting friends, Forgotten Chicken and Rice promises to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice until well-mixed.
- Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking pan and evenly place the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle the Lipton onion soup mix over the chicken.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Optionally, uncover during the last 10 minutes to add shredded cheese on top if desired.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg