Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake with Onion Soup Flavor Recipe
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a comforting, easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken breasts baked with creamy mushroom and chicken soups, savory onion soup mix, and fluffy Minute rice. This hearty one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want minimal prep but maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute rice (white or brown)
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz can water (use the soup can for measurement)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and add richness to the recipe.
- Layer the Rice: Spread the 2 cups of uncooked Minute rice evenly at the bottom of the prepared dish to create a base layer.
- Mix Soups and Liquids: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Pour Soup Mixture Over Rice: Pour this creamy soup mixture evenly over the rice layer, ensuring it covers the rice completely for even cooking.
- Add Onion Soup Mix and Butter: Sprinkle the entire envelope of Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the soup mixture, then dot the surface with the tablespoon of butter.
- Place Chicken on Top: Arrange the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the layered ingredients, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven, let stand for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.
Notes
- You can substitute brown Minute rice for a nuttier flavor and slightly chewier texture, but you may need to increase baking time by 10-15 minutes.
- For added vegetables, consider stirring in frozen peas or chopped carrots before baking.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pounding them gently can help.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can be adapted for low-sodium diets by using low-sodium soups and onion soup mix.