Description
Forgotten Chicken is a creamy, comforting dump-and-bake casserole made with tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a savory blend of soups and onion seasoning. With just 10 minutes of prep and no stirring or babysitting required, this hands-off oven meal is the easiest way to get a hearty dinner on the table. Perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, mix uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water or broth.
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Place chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
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Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
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Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes—do not uncover or stir.
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Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff rice and serve.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for a juicier result; breasts work well too.
- Substitute cream of celery soup for a lighter flavor.
- Stir in shredded cheddar after baking for a cheesy twist.
- Add sliced mushrooms or frozen peas before baking for extra veggies.
- Use Italian seasoning or a homemade onion blend for variety.
