Description
Amazing Forgotten Chicken is a comforting, easy-to-make baked chicken and rice casserole featuring tender chicken breasts cooked atop a creamy mixture of mushroom and chicken soup, rice, and savory seasonings. Designed as a set-it-and-forget-it meal, it requires minimal prep and delivers hearty, flavorful results perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cups water or chicken broth
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for topping)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Soup and Rice: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and water or chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the uncooked rice, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble in Dish: Pour the creamy rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice layer in a single layer.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts for added flavor. If desired, dot the chicken with butter for extra richness and moistness.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the foil carefully and let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish is called “Forgotten Chicken” because it’s a true set-it-and-forget-it meal—just assemble and bake with minimal effort.
- For extra flavor and a golden exterior, sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet before placing them on the rice mixture.
- Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative for juicier meat.
- Try mixing wild rice with white rice for added texture and nuttiness.
