Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when time is limited. This easy one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts baked with creamy rice, creating a savory and satisfying meal that appeals to the whole family. With minimal prep required, you can simply mix a few ingredients in a baking pan and let the oven work its magic. Plus, its adaptability allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or spices, making it a versatile dinner option any night of the week.
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 the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and Minute rice; stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle the Lipton onion soup mix over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 1 to 1½ hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- For an optional cheesy topping, uncover in the last 10 minutes of baking and add shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 841mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 79mg