Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken with creamy rice in a savory sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy chicken casserole is perfect for those who want a hearty meal without the hassle. Simply assemble your ingredients in a baking dish, pop it into the oven, and let it cook while you take care of other tasks. This versatile dish serves 8 and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or seasonings, ensuring everyone at the table leaves satisfied.
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 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice; mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and place chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1½ hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Optionally uncover during the last 10 minutes to add cheese if desired.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg