Description
Rediscover pure comfort with this forgotten chicken recipe that brings generations of flavor to your table. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques promise a delightful meal you’ll treasure and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starch:
- 2 cups (480 ml) minute rice
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water (measured using soup can)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with butter, ensuring a non-stick surface.
- Craft a creamy foundation by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and water in a medium mixing bowl until the ingredients harmonize into a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Transform the baking dish into a layered landscape by spreading the rice concoction evenly across the bottom, creating a uniform base for the incoming protein.
- Delicately nestle chicken breasts atop the rice foundation, positioning them with precision to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Elevate the dish’s taste profile by sprinkling the onion soup mix across the chicken, allowing the seasoning to cascade and infuse every crevice with savory depth.
- Seal the culinary creation completely with aluminum foil, creating a protective dome that traps moisture and promotes tender, succulent chicken.
- Allow the dish to slowly transform in the oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, achieving perfect doneness when chicken is fully cooked and rice has luxuriously absorbed all surrounding liquids.
- After removing from the oven, permit the casserole a brief resting period to settle and consolidate flavors, then serve piping hot with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap out regular rice for cauliflower rice to create a low-carb version that’s just as delicious and satisfying.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful alternative to chicken breasts, which can sometimes dry out during long cooking times.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace cream soups with homemade versions using cornstarch or gluten-free flour as a thickener and choose a gluten-free onion soup mix.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by adding diced vegetables like carrots, peas, or bell peppers directly into the rice mixture for extra color, flavor, and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg