The Amazing Forgotten Chicken is an effortless, all-in-one casserole featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a rich sauce. This “set it and forget it” recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you need a comforting meal with minimal prep.
Amazing Forgotten Chicken
The Amazing Forgotten Chicken is an effortless, all-in-one casserole featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a rich sauce. This “set it and forget it” recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you need a comforting meal with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts(about4–5breasts)
- 2 cupsMinute rice
- 1can cream of mushroom soup(10.5 oz)
- 1can cream of chicken soup(10.5 oz)
- 1can water(useoneof the soup cans to measure)
- 1envelope Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoonbutter(for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture:In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and water. Stir well to combine.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and water. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble the Casserole:Pour the rice mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour the rice mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Add Seasoning:Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake:Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Serve:Remove from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes, then serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.
- Remove from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes, then serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins: For extra flavor, add frozen peas or carrots to the rice mixture before baking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Substitutions: Substitute cream of celery soup if preferred, or use brown Minute rice for a heartier texture.
