Description
This comforting Forgotten Chicken and Rice casserole is an easy, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts bake atop a creamy mixture of Minute rice, cream of chicken and mushroom soups, and a savory onion soup mix, resulting in a warm, flavorful one-pan dish that serves eight.
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
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the pan)
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Grease Baking Pan: Use the tablespoon of butter to thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water (measured using the empty soup can), and Minute rice. Stir everything together until fully blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the rice mixture evenly into the greased baking pan. Next, place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice mixture.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the entire envelope of Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts to add savory flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture inside, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
- Optional Cheese Addition: For extra creaminess, you can add shredded cheese over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking before uncovered final bake.
Notes
- Using Minute rice allows for a quicker cooking time compared to traditional rice.
- Make sure to cover tightly with foil to prevent the casserole from drying out during baking.
- The Lipton onion soup mix adds a rich, savory layer of flavor, but can be replaced with other onion seasoning if needed.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts ensures even cooking and easier slicing after baking.
