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Delicious Forgotten Chicken casserole with rice and cream of mushroom soup in a baking dish.

Forgotten Chicken

An effortless, comforting chicken dinner that cooks itself with minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Use similar sizes for even cooking.
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice, uncooked Regular rice provides the best results.
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup You can swap depending on preference.
  • 1 packet Onion soup mix Watch for saltiness if using broth.
  • 3 cups Water or low sodium chicken broth Broth enhances flavor.
Optional Seasoning
  • to taste Black pepper, garlic powder, or paprika Add for extra flavor if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish lightly if desired.
  3. Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cream soup and water or broth until smooth, then pour it over the rice.
  5. Place the chicken pieces on top in a single layer.
  6. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the dish.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with foil, ensuring a snug seal.
Cooking
  1. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, adjusting time for thick chicken breasts.
  2. After baking, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken.
  3. Check the doneness; if the rice is still firm, cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Notes

Seal the foil tightly to prevent steam from escaping. Adding a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of chopped parsley just before serving can enhance flavor.