Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Forgotten Chicken and Rice, a simple one-pan meal that will quickly become your family’s favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken breasts with creamy soups and rice, all baked to perfection in just one pan. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, you’ll find yourself enjoying more quality time at the dinner table rather than in the kitchen. This hearty casserole is not only delicious but also customizable—add your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own. Serve it alongside fresh salads or warm bread for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice; mix well.
- Pour the rice mixture into the baking pan and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1½ hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Optional: In the last 10 minutes of baking, uncover and add shredded cheese if desired.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the dish (approx. 190g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 719mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg