Forgotten Chicken
A simple, low-stress dinner recipe combining tender chicken and creamy rice, all baked in one pan.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Optional Additions
- black pepper to taste
- sliced mushrooms optional topping
- shredded cheese optional for added creaminess
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 350°F.
- Grab a 9 by 13 baking dish. Pour in the uncooked rice.
- In a bowl, stir together the cream soup and water or broth until it looks smooth. Pour that over the rice and gently spread it around so the rice is mostly covered.
- Lay the chicken right on top. Sprinkle the onion soup mix all over the chicken and sauce.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil to keep the steam in.
Cooking
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If chicken breasts are very thick, it may need closer to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Check that the chicken is cooked through and the rice is soft. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
Do not open the foil while baking as it loses steam; seal the dish well to prevent the rice from being crunchy. If desired, add a squeeze of lemon and parsley after baking for extra brightness.