Description
Amazing Forgotten Chicken is a comforting one-dish meal combining tender baked chicken breasts with creamy mushroom and chicken soup-infused rice. Perfectly seasoned with onion soup mix and baked until juicy and flavorful, this effortless recipe is ideal for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even cooking temperature for the chicken and rice dish.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked long grain white rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and water. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice mixture in the baking dish. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Add the Onion Soup Mix: Sprinkle the envelope of onion soup mix evenly over the top of the entire chicken and rice mixture. This adds a savory depth to the dish.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes with the foil on. This allows the juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Covering tightly with foil helps to steam the rice and keep the chicken moist.
- You can substitute long grain white rice with jasmine or basmati for variation.
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium soups and onion soup mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
