Description
Forgotten Chicken is a comforting, one-dish meal combining tender chicken breasts and creamy rice baked together with flavorful soups and broth. This easy-to-make casserole requires minimal prep and delivers a hearty, homestyle dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Soup Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Spread rice: Evenly spread the uncooked long-grain white rice across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer for the casserole.
- Mix soups and broth: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- First layer liquid: Pour half of the soup mixture evenly over the rice, making sure it is well distributed for even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Arrange chicken and season: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts over the rice layer, then season them generously with salt and pepper for balanced taste.
- Add remaining liquid and seasoning: Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered. Sprinkle the packet of onion soup mix evenly over the top for enhanced savory flavor.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the rice is tender.
- Optional browning: Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking if you want the top of the chicken and rice casserole to brown slightly and develop a bit of crust.
- Garnish and serve: After baking, garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure proper cooking depth and heat distribution.
- Do not rinse the rice prior to baking; the liquid mixture will cook it perfectly.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with an extra can of cream of mushroom for a different flavor twist.
- For a lower sodium version, opt for low-sodium soups and broth and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave or oven.
