Forgotten Chicken Recipe: A Timeless Dish Reimagined
🍗 Classic comfort food made easy! This forgotten chicken recipe combines tender chicken, creamy soup, and perfectly cooked rice for a delicious one-dish meal. Perfect for busy
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined
- Transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish
- Cover with foil
- Bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Check for doneness at the 1-hour mark (chicken should reach 165°F/74°C)
Notes
- For dairy-free version: Use dairy-free cream soups
- Storage: Keep leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days in airtight container
- Freezing: Can be frozen for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers
- Serving suggestion: Pair with steamed green beans and light green salad
- Rice variations: Can use brown rice (will require longer cooking time and more liquid)
- Vegetable additions: Can add broccoli, mushrooms, or bell peppers
- Always check chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Use proper liquid-to-rice ratio (2 cups liquid per 1 cup rice)
- Cover dish with foil to prevent rice from drying out
- For best results, use long-grain white rice
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken can improve moisture retention
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 8g
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