Description
Ingredients
Ingredients
For this cozy forgotten chicken and rice recipe, you’ll need:
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
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- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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- 2½ cups chicken broth (low sodium works great!)
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- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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- 1 packet onion soup mix
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- ¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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- Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
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- Optional garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped
Don’t have cream of mushroom? No problem! Cream of celery or cream of onion makes a delicious substitute. If you’re eyeing that aging broccoli in your veggie drawer, chop it up and toss it in! This recipe loves vegetables of all kinds.
The aroma that fills your kitchen as this bakes is nothing short of heavenly – think savory herbs, rich chicken, and that unmistakable comfort food smell that makes everyone
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and give it a light coat of cooking spray. This prevents the rice from staging a stubborn stick-to-the-pan protest later!
Pour the uncooked rice into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. This creates the foundation of our forgotten chicken masterpiece.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and onion soup mix until well combined. This creates our flavor-packed cooking liquid that will transform both the chicken and rice. Pour this mixture evenly over the rice.
Olivia’s Tip: For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme to your liquid mixture. It’ll take this amazing forgotten chicken recipe to the next level!
Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, spacing them evenly. If you’re using frozen vegetables, scatter them around the chicken. Dot the butter pieces evenly across the dish, then season everything with salt and pepper.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. This is crucial for properly cooking the rice! Bake in your preheated oven for 1½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the rice is tender.
Olivia’s Secret: Don’t peek for at least the first hour! Opening the oven releases heat and steam that’s essential for cooking the rice properly.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Garnish with fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy, and serve this glorious creation to your hungry family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 520 per serving
Keywords: forgotten chicken and rice, easy baked chicken, cream of mushroom chicken, chicken and rice casserole