Description
This No Peek Chicken & Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make one-dish meal that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy soups and seasoned rice. The casserole is baked covered to allow the rice to cook perfectly in the flavorful sauce, resulting in a moist, hearty dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Mixture
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Chicken & Garnish
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour in the rice mixture, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, gently pressing them slightly into the sauce to ensure they absorb flavor.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken breasts to help keep them moist and add richness.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture, then bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes without removing the foil to allow the rice and chicken to cook perfectly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Afterward, uncover, garnish with dried parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not remove the foil during baking to ensure the rice cooks properly and chicken stays moist.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish if preferred for brighter flavor and color.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain moisture.
- For extra flavor, you may add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top before baking.
