Description
Rediscover comfort with this forgotten chicken casserole, a nostalgic dish that whispers tales of home-cooked memories. Creamy layers and golden-brown edges invite you to savor each comforting bite of this classic family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Starches:
- 2 cups minute rice (brown)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can water (using soup can as measurement)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
- 1 envelope lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Grease a spacious rectangular baking dish with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a generously sized mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and sour cream until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Fold uncooked rice into the creamy soup blend, stirring thoroughly to distribute the grains evenly throughout the mixture.
- Layer diced chicken pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even, uniform base.
- Pour the soup and rice mixture over the chicken, spreading carefully to ensure complete coverage and even distribution.
- Sprinkle crispy crushed crackers or breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole, creating a golden, crunchy exterior layer.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, sealing in moisture and preventing excessive surface browning.
- Place in a preheated oven and bake until the chicken is tender, rice is fully cooked, and the top turns a delectable golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for several minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Prep your baking dish with a generous butter or cooking spray coating to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Choose a sturdy ceramic or glass casserole dish that distributes heat evenly for consistent cooking results.
- Keep rice slightly undercooked during initial mixing, as it will continue absorbing liquid and softening during baking.
- Test chicken’s doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg