Description
Rediscover culinary magic with Forgotten Chicken, a nostalgic dish that blends comfort and flavor effortlessly. Creamy, tender, and packed with savory goodness, this recipe invites you to savor a timeless classic that feels like a warm embrace from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Soups and Liquid:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Rice and Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 cups Minute rice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the upcoming casserole preparation.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring a non-stick surface and simplified post-meal cleanup.
- Combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and water in a mixing bowl, whisking until the ingredients form a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking dish, distributing it evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange chicken breasts directly on top of the rice mixture, positioning them with equal spacing to promote consistent cooking.
- Generously dust the entire surface of the chicken with Lipton onion soup mix, infusing the dish with a robust, aromatic flavor profile.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, trapping moisture and preventing excessive evaporation during the cooking process.
- Slide the covered casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a fully cooked state and the rice achieves a tender texture.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for several minutes, enabling the flavors to settle and the dish to slightly cool before serving.
- Plate the casserole while warm, presenting a comforting and effortless meal that promises rich, creamy satisfaction.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using homemade cream soups instead of canned versions for a fresher, more authentic taste profile.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture and comforting essence.
- Boost protein content by adding sautéed mushrooms or diced bell peppers directly into the rice mixture for extra nutrition and depth.
- Ensure chicken remains juicy by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F and avoiding overcooking, which can make meat tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg