Forgotten Chicken Recipe
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
- 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 9x13-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.