Description
This easy Forgotten Chicken recipe is a creamy, comforting casserole made with tender chicken breasts, savory rice, and pantry-staple soups. A perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for busy weeknights, this dish practically cooks itself while delivering rich, hearty flavors the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 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 one of the empty soup cans to measure)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, mix uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Pour into prepared dish.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute cream of mushroom with cream of celery or cheddar cheese soup.
- Use brown rice for extra fiber, but increase the liquid and cooking time.
- Add frozen peas, carrots, or broccoli for a veggie boost.
- Top with shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
