Forgotten Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy soups, flavorful onion soup mix, and fluffy instant rice. This one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a creamy, savory dish baked to perfection with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute rice (white or brown)
Soup and Flavorings
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water (use the empty soup can to measure)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the dish.
- Mix Soups and Flavorings: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and the can of water. Stir in the Lipton onion soup mix until well blended.
- Combine with Rice: Add the 2 cups of Minute rice to the soup mixture and stir until the rice is evenly coated.
- Pour Mixture Over Chicken: Spread the rice and soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the casserole dish. Dot the top with 1 tablespoon of butter spread out evenly.
- Bake the Dish: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The chicken should be cooked through and the rice tender.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to lightly brown the top if desired. After baking, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use white or brown Minute rice according to preference; cooking times and texture may vary slightly.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
- This dish can be prepared in advance by assembling and refrigerating, then baking when ready.
- For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms or vegetables into the mixture before baking.
- If using brown instant rice, you may need to add a bit more water and increase baking time slightly.
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