Description
Amazing Forgotten Chicken is a comforting American casserole featuring tender baked chicken breasts nestled on a bed of creamy, flavorful rice cooked with a blend of cream of chicken and mushroom soups, seasoned with onion soup mix. This no-peek, easy-to-prepare dish ensures juicy chicken and perfectly cooked rice in a one-dish meal ideal for a family-friendly main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
Soup Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) water or chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Rice: Spread the uncooked long grain white rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a uniform layer.
- Mix Soups and Liquid: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water or chicken broth. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Mixture Over Rice: Pour the soup mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish. Gently stir to distribute the liquid and rice mixture evenly but avoid disturbing the rice layer too much.
- Add Chicken: Place the four boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice and soup mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture inside. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the foil and allow the dish to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors settle. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Do not peek while baking—keeping the dish tightly covered ensures the chicken stays moist and the rice cooks perfectly.
- You may add sliced mushrooms or frozen peas to the mixture before baking for added flavor and nutrition.
- Use chicken broth instead of water for a richer taste.
