Description
Forget about complicated weeknight dinners with Forgotten Chicken and Rice, the ultimate comfort dish that combines ease, flavor, and satisfaction in one pan. This recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings—you can prepare it with minimal effort and let the oven do the work. Creamy soups blend beautifully with tender chicken and rice to create a dish that’s both rich in flavor and texture. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or taking it to a potluck, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone asking for seconds. Discover how simple ingredients can come together to create a hearty meal that warms the soul.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and Minute rice; stir until blended.
- Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking pan, then add the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle Lipton onion soup mix over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1½ hours, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Optionally, uncover during the last 10 minutes to add shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg