Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Forgotten Chicken and Rice, a delightful casserole that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice enveloped in a creamy, savory sauce. This all-in-one meal is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. With the ability to customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses, this dish is sure to please the entire family. Bake it in a single dish for easy cleanup, making it an ideal option for gatherings or meal prep. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors and effortless preparation of this satisfying chicken casserole tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups instant 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 envelope onion soup mix
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and uncooked instant rice; mix well.
- Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Stir in any optional ingredients like frozen vegetables or cheese if desired.
- Place raw chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and sprinkle onion soup mix over them.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes without lifting the foil.
- After baking, check that the chicken is cooked through (165°F/75°C) and rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg