Description
Amazing Forgotten Chicken is a comforting one-dish meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked over a creamy mixture of rice and savory soups. This simple and hearty casserole offers effortless preparation with rich flavors enhanced by an onion soup mix topping, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, thoroughly combine the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and water. Stir the ingredients until they are well mixed to create a creamy rice base.
- Add the Chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice mixture in the baking dish. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor of the chicken and rice.
- Add the Onion Soup Mix: Sprinkle the entire envelope of onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice mixture to infuse the dish with savory and aromatic notes.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the foil and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to settle. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the baking dish is tightly covered with foil to prevent the rice from drying out.
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like chopped mushrooms or peas into the rice mixture for added nutrition and color.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal the next day.
