Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with Forgotten Chicken and Rice, a delightful one-pan wonder that requires minimal prep yet delivers maximum flavor. This easy chicken casserole combines tender chicken breasts, creamy soups, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy families or cozy gatherings. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you can pop this dish in the oven and relax while it bakes to perfection. It serves up to eight people, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or potlucks. Customize it with your favorite toppings or side dishes to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and Minute rice until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking pan and lay the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle Lipton onion soup mix over the chicken for added flavor.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 to 1½ hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Optional: Uncover during the last 10 minutes of baking to add shredded cheese if desired.
- Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg