Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a comforting, easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken breasts baked over a creamy mixture of soups and Minute rice. This one-dish meal requires minimal prep and bakes to a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 can (10.5 oz) water (use the soup can to measure)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with the butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Mix soup and rice: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and Minute rice; stir until well blended.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the rice and soup mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place the chicken breasts directly on top of the rice mixture.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts to add a savory flavor.
- Bake the dish: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Optional cheese topping: In the last 10 minutes of baking, uncover the pan and sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken if desired, then return to the oven to melt.
- Rest and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving directly from the baking dish to ensure flavors meld and to cool slightly for safe eating.
Notes
- Minute rice cooks quickly and absorbs flavors well, making this dish convenient and tasty.
- You can substitute cream of chicken or mushroom soups with low-sodium or homemade versions to reduce sodium content.
- Adding shredded cheese in the last 10 minutes is optional but adds extra richness.
- Ensure chicken breasts are fully cooked by checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
