Description
This easy 4 Ingredient Chicken & Rice Casserole is a perfect comforting meal that requires minimal prep and uses simple pantry staples. Tender chicken breasts bake atop uncooked long grain rice, flavored with savory dry onion soup mix and creamy condensed mushroom soup, resulting in a deliciously creamy and satisfying one-dish dinner that's great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Rice and Seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 packet or homemade)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Soup Mixture
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish and Chicken: Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish or glass baking pan with cooking spray, as rice cooks best in glass or ceramic rather than metal. Place the chicken breasts in the dish and season them with salt and pepper.
- Add Rice and Seasoning: Evenly pour the uncooked long grain rice over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix on top of the rice to infuse flavor into the dish.
- Mix and Pour Soup: In a separate bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup with 1.5 cups of water, stirring until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and rice to create a creamy base that will cook the rice and keep the chicken moist.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid to trap steam. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Check for doneness by ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the rice is soft.
Notes
- Use a glass or ceramic baking dish to ensure even cooking of the rice.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- For added flavor, consider topping with shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger crowd using a bigger dish and adjusting cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
