Description
Forget the fuss and embrace the comfort of Forgotten Chicken and Rice, a delectable one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken breasts and creamy rice for a cozy family dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish requires minimal preparation while delivering maximum flavor. With its rich sauce made from cream of chicken and mushroom soups, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Plus, the versatility of ingredients allows you to adapt it easily based on what you have in your pantry. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as leftovers, Forgotten Chicken and Rice is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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 oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and place chicken breasts on top.
- Sprinkle Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1½ hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- If desired, uncover and add shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg