Description
No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a comforting, one-pan oven-baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked atop a savory mixture of Minute Rice and creamy soups, all seasoned with onion soup mix for enhanced flavor. This easy-to-make casserole requires minimal prep and is perfect for a hassle-free family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rice and Soup Mixture
- 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 soup can to measure)
Others
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix (about 1 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Grease Pan: Use 1 tablespoon of butter to thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan, preventing sticking and adding flavor.
- Mix Rice and Soups: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of Minute Rice, 1 can each of cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup, along with 1 can of water. Stir well to create a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour Mixture into Pan: Pour this rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly for consistent cooking.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts neatly on top of the rice mixture in the pan.
- Top with Onion Soup Mix: Evenly sprinkle 1 envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix over the chicken breasts for added seasoning.
- Cover with Foil: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam, which helps cook the rice and keep the chicken moist and tender.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the rice is tender. Do not lift the foil during baking to maintain steam.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking before serving to let the flavors settle.
Notes
- Use either brown or white Minute Rice according to your preference; cooking time and texture may vary slightly.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety.
- Do not remove the foil during baking to prevent steam from escaping, which is crucial for cooking the rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute soups with appropriate dairy-free cream soups.
