Description
Forgotten chicken brings back nostalgic memories of home-cooked comfort from grandma’s kitchen. Tender meat slow-cooked with creamy sauce and simple ingredients creates a heartwarming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains:
- 2 cups minute rice
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a rectangular baking vessel with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing container, amalgamate the creamy mushroom and chicken condensed soups with Minute rice and water. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until a uniform mixture emerges.
- Transfer the rice concoction into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface. Gently position the chicken breasts atop the rice foundation, creating a harmonious layering.
- Liberally dust the onion soup mix over the chicken, allowing the powdery seasoning to cascade evenly across the protein.
- Shield the entire dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal that will trap moisture and promote even cooking. Slide the protected casserole into the preheated oven and allow it to transform for approximately 90 minutes.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by ensuring it reaches a safe internal temperature and the rice has completely absorbed the surrounding liquid. Remove from the oven and permit the dish to rest momentarily.
- Plate the aromatic creation, optionally adorning with delicate sprigs of fresh parsley to enhance visual appeal and provide a subtle herbaceous note. Serve while the casserole remains piping hot.
Notes
- Swap cream soups for homemade versions to reduce sodium and control ingredients, ensuring a healthier meal that still tastes delicious.
- Double-check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption and perfectly cooked protein.
- Consider using brown rice or quinoa instead of Minute rice to boost nutritional value and add more fiber and complex carbohydrates.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before baking, which can elevate the dish’s overall taste profile and provide aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 878 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg