Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a delightful casserole that brings comfort and convenience to your table. This one-pan meal features tender chicken and flavorful rice, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and plenty of room for customization, this dish allows you to incorporate your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Simply assemble the ingredients, let the oven do the work, and enjoy a hearty dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups instant rice (white or brown)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream soups, water, and uncooked instant rice until well combined.
- Pour the rice mixture into the greased casserole dish evenly.
- Add any optional vegetables or cheese if desired.
- Place raw chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and sprinkle with onion soup mix.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Optionally broil for 3–5 minutes for a golden top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg