Forgotten Chicken Recipe
This “Set-It-And-Forget-It Chicken” casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal effort, you can pop it in the oven and come back to a creamy, tender, and flavorful chicken and rice meal.
Set-It-And-Forget-It Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minute rice | 2 cups |
| Cream of chicken soup | 1 can |
| Cream of celery soup | 1 can |
| Water (use soup can to measure) | 1 can |
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 5 (about 1 ½ lbs) |
| Onion soup mix | 1 envelope |
| Butter (for greasing dish) | As needed |
Instructions:
- Prepare Oven and Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter and set aside.
- Mix Rice Base: In a medium bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and water (measured using an empty soup can). Stir in the minute rice until well mixed.
- Layer Casserole: Pour the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the chicken breasts on top in a single layer. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 90 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
This “Set-It-And-Forget-It Chicken” casserole is a comforting, all-in-one meal perfect for hectic evenings. What are your favorite easy casserole recipes?
