forgotten chicken recipe
This forgotten chicken recipe is a creamy, oven-baked classic made with rice and pantry staples. Just mix, bake, and enjoy a no-fuss comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups water or chicken broth
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika garlic powder, shredded cheese, or frozen vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water (or broth).
- Pour the soup mixture over the rice and gently spread it out.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture and season with onion soup mix, pepper, and optional spices.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Uncover and check that the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F or 75°C).
- Optional: Add shredded cheese and return to oven uncovered for 10 more minutes.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.