Description
Forgotten Chicken is a simple, one-pan casserole dish that requires minimal effort but delivers a flavorful, comforting meal. With tender chicken breasts baked on top of creamy, flavorful rice mixed with savory soup, this dish gets its name from the fact that you can “forget” about it as it bakes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines convenience with deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups minute rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 can water (use the soup can for measurement)
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. - Prepare the Rice Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, water, and minute rice. Mix until fully combined. - Assemble the Dish
Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken. - Bake the Dish
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, and the rice has absorbed the liquid. - Serve
Remove the foil and serve hot. Enjoy the flavorful, tender chicken and creamy rice!
Notes
- Minute rice is crucial for this recipe because it cooks quickly and absorbs the liquid well. Using regular rice may require adjustments to the cooking time and liquid amounts.
- The chicken breasts can be substituted with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender result.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked later, making it perfect for meal prep or busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Forgotten Chicken Recipe