Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal combining tender seasoned chicken thighs baked with creamy mushroom soup and fluffy long-grain white rice. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner that yields juicy, flavorful chicken atop a savory, perfectly cooked rice base.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4–5 boneless chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Casserole Mixture
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a suitable baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken thighs evenly with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Rice and Soup: In a medium bowl, combine the uncooked white rice, cream of mushroom soup, and low-sodium chicken broth. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Combine and Cover: Pour the rice and soup mixture over the chicken in the baking dish, making sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to cook the rice and chicken evenly.
- Uncover and Brown: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. This step helps the top brown nicely and develop flavor.
- Rest Before Serving: Once baked, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the dish to set before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best tenderness and flavor.
- If cream of mushroom soup is unavailable, cream of chicken soup can be substituted.
- Make sure the rice is completely submerged under the liquid to ensure it cooks properly in the oven.
- Covering the dish keeps moisture in for tender chicken and fluffy rice.
- Resting the casserole after baking helps with better texture and easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
