Description
This Creamy Baked Chicken and Rice Delight is an irresistible one-pan meal that brings comfort and convenience to your dinner table. Juicy chicken paired with creamy, flavorful rice makes it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 5 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
Cooking Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Mix until smooth, and pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Gently place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to let the top slightly crisp up.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a richer, juicier flavor.
- Add chopped vegetables like mushrooms or broccoli to make it a complete one-dish meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Foods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Forgotten Chicken