Description
Rich, hearty chicken stew brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, combining tender meat with robust vegetables in a soul-warming broth. Savory layers of flavor promise a delicious meal that welcomes you home with warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 cups instant white rice
Soup Ingredients:
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup butter, sliced into pats
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C) and thoroughly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Combine chicken, water, rice, and three different cream soups (chicken, celery, and mushroom) directly in the prepared casserole dish, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed and seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Strategically place butter slices across the top of the mixture, allowing them to melt and infuse the stew with rich, velvety flavor during cooking.
- Transfer the casserole dish to the preheated oven and cook for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, monitoring until rice reaches a tender consistency and chicken is completely cooked through.
- Remove from oven and allow the stew to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving the warm, comforting dish.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Generously grease the casserole dish with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy serving and cleanup.
- Rice Perfection: Use long-grain white rice for the best texture, as it absorbs liquid evenly and prevents mushiness.
- Soup Swap: Experiment with different cream soup variations like broccoli or herb-infused options to customize the flavor profile.
- Dietary Modifications: Replace regular soups with low-sodium or gluten-free alternatives for health-conscious diners or those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 797 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg