Description
Grandma’s secret “Forgotten Chicken and Rice” recipe whispers comfort through its simple, hearty layers of tender meat and fluffy grains. Slow-cooked perfection emerges without fuss, inviting you to savor a classic meal that feels like a warm family embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rice:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) Minute rice (white or brown)
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can water
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by generously coating the surface with butter to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Minute rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until well incorporated, adjusting liquid if desired for softer rice consistency.
- Transfer the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Carefully arrange chicken breasts atop the rice mixture, allowing their natural juices to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Liberally distribute Lipton onion soup mix over the chicken, creating a savory seasoning layer that will develop a delectable crust.
- Securely cover the baking pan with aluminum foil, trapping moisture and ensuring tender results.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1½ hours, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice becomes perfectly tender.
- For an optional indulgent touch, remove the foil during the final 10 minutes of baking and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing it to melt into a golden, bubbling layer.
- After removing from the oven, let the dish rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and rice to absorb any remaining moisture for a creamy, luxurious texture.
Notes
- Customize rice texture by adjusting water content, adding extra liquid for softer grains or reducing for a firmer bite.
- Experiment with alternative soups like cream of celery or golden mushroom for unique flavor variations.
- Consider gluten-free options by using gluten-free cream soups and checking onion soup mix ingredients.
- Enhance protein diversity by substituting chicken with turkey breasts or boneless pork chops for different meal experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg