Easy Forgotten Chicken & Rice Casserole

 This Forgotten Chicken and Rice recipe is the ultimate in easy comfort food! Simply combine uncooked rice, chicken, and a creamy sauce, then bake for a delicious and satisfying one-dish meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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Recipe Details:

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Main Course
• Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours (depending on chicken size)
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
• Yields: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (or Cream of Mushroom, Celery)
• 1 ½ cups Water or Chicken Broth
• 1 ½ - 2 lbs Bone-in or Boneless Chicken Pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks)
• 1 packet (about 1 ounce) Dry Onion Soup Mix
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Optional: Vegetables like frozen peas, carrots, or broccoli florets

Equipment:

• 9x13 inch baking dish
• Mixing bowl

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Rice Base: Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
3. Mix Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup (or other cream soup) with the water or chicken broth. Stir until smooth. You can also add any optional frozen vegetables at this stage and mix them in.
4. Assemble Casserole: Pour some of the soup mixture over the rice in the baking dish and let it sit for a few minutes to start soaking.
5. Add Chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour Remaining Sauce: Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
7. Sprinkle Onion Soup Mix: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top of the entire casserole.
8. Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
9. Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy this incredibly easy and comforting Forgotten Chicken and Rice! It's a great hands-off meal for busy times.