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