Forgotten Chicken and Rice

Forgotten Chicken and Rice 🍗🍚
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 cups instant 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 (use the empty soup can for measurement)

  • 1 envelope onion soup mix

  • 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing


Optional Additions:

  • Shredded cheddar cheese

  • Frozen vegetables

  • Diced chicken
    Instructions:
  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice. Stir until well blended.
  4. Assemble Dish: Pour the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
  5. Add Seasoning: Evenly sprinkle the onion soup mix over the chicken breasts.
  6. Bake: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
  7. Optional Topping: For added flavor, uncover the pan during the last 10 minutes of baking and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Serve: Allow the dish to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the creamy chicken and rice directly from the baking pan.
    Servings: 8
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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