Description
Discover the irresistible Forgotten Chicken – Easy Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole, a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Layer: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, arranging them in a single layer for even cooking.
- Sprinkle: Generously cover the chicken with the onion soup mix, ensuring it coats each piece for a burst of flavor.
- Mix: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, long-grain white rice, and chicken broth. Stir until well blended.
- Pour: Gently pour the creamy rice mixture over the chicken, distributing it evenly for consistent cooking and delicious results.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, brightening up the flavors in your casserole.
- Cover: Tightly seal the baking dish with aluminum foil, trapping in moisture for a succulent bake.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Garnish: After baking, remove from the oven, and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley for a burst of color.
Notes
For an added flavor twist, toss in frozen peas or carrots before baking for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Forgotten Chicken, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Easy Baked Chicken, Comfort Food, Dinner Casserole