If you need easy dinner recipes that basically cook themselves, this Amazing Forgotten Chicken is the one. Tender chicken breasts bake right on top of creamy, onion-soup-seasoned rice until everything turns rich, cozy, and unbelievably flavorful. It’s the perfect “dump, cover, bake” meal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or whenever you want comfort food without hovering over the stove. The rice soaks up all the savory soup goodness, and the chicken stays juicy under the foil no fuss, no babysitting. Add a quick veggie on the side and dinner is done.
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Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients List
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can water (use one empty soup can)
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cup
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish lightly.
- Mix the base: In a bowl, stir together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and 1 can of water until smooth.
- Pour the rice mixture into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Add chicken: Place chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture in a single layer.
- Season: Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken. Add little dots of butter on top if using. 🧈
- Cover tightly with foil (this keeps the chicken juicy).
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, then check that chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender. If needed, bake 10 more minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm. 😊
Pro Tips
- Foil matters: Seal the foil tightly so the rice steams and turns super creamy.
- Thicker chicken = longer bake: If breasts are large, slice them in half for even cooking.
- Add veggies: Stir in frozen peas, chopped broccoli, or mushrooms before baking.
- Leftovers: Store in the fridge up to 4 days (reheat with a splash of water).
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate | 420 | 28g | 45g | 14g | 2g | 4g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Amazing Forgotten Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and 1 can of water until smooth.
- Pour the rice mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Arrange chicken breasts on top in a single layer.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the chicken. Dot with butter if using.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 45–50 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.
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This “Forgotten Chicken” is the ultimate low-effort comfort meal creamy rice, savory onion flavor, and juicy chicken with almost zero work. Perfect for busy nights when you just want dinner handled.