Description
A comforting and easy casserole that combines tender chicken, creamy sauces, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Spread the uncooked rice in the bottom of the dish.
- Mix the soups, water or broth, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the soup mixture over the rice and stir lightly.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
- Dot the top with butter.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake without lifting the lid.
- Bake until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is soft.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving, then fluff gently and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Leftovers keep well. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, weeknight dinner, easy casserole, family meal