Description
A comforting and easy-to-make No-Peek Chicken Casserole featuring tender chicken breasts baked over a flavorful bed of creamy rice and soup mixture, topped with savory onion soup mix for a delicious, hands-off meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Mixture
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute Rice (brown or white)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can water (use the empty soup can for measurement)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix (1.3 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare pan: Use the tablespoon of butter to grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Mix soups and rice: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, and Minute Rice until well blended. This mixture will form a creamy base for the casserole.
- Assemble casserole base: Pour the soup and rice mixture evenly into the buttered baking dish, spreading it out as the bed for the chicken.
- Add chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly on top of the rice and soup mixture, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Season with onion soup mix: Sprinkle the entire envelope of Lipton Onion Soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts to add savory flavor and seasoning.
- Cover and bake: Tightly cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. No peeking is necessary to keep it moist and flavorful.
Notes
- Using Minute Rice allows the casserole to cook thoroughly without becoming mushy.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative if desired.
- Ensure the pan is well covered to prevent drying out during baking.
- This is a no-stir, set-it-and-forget-it recipe ideal for busy days.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
