Description
Creamy chicken and rice bake offers comfort in each spoonful, blending tender chicken with velvety sauce and perfectly cooked rice. Hearty Mediterranean flavors mingle with simple ingredients, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Carbohydrates:
- 2 cups minute rice (brown or white)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can water (using the empty soup can)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
- 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 350°F (175°C), allowing sufficient time for even temperature distribution.
- Generously coat a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking dish with of unsalted butter, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent ingredient adherence.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, and uncooked instant rice until the mixture achieves a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Carefully pour the rice and soup blend into the prepared baking dish, distributing the mixture evenly across the bottom to create a consistent base layer.
- Arrange chicken breasts or fillets in a single, non-overlapping layer atop the rice mixture, ensuring each piece maintains direct contact with the underlying sauce.
- Liberally sprinkle the entire packet of dry onion soup mix over the chicken, gently pressing the seasoning to enhance flavor penetration and create a delectable crust.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that will help retain moisture and promote even cooking throughout the dish.
- Transfer the covered dish to the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice becomes tender and creamy.
Notes
- Transform basic ingredients into a comforting one-pan meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.
- Perfectly balanced dish combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and savory seasonings for a foolproof weeknight dinner.
- Make-ahead friendly recipe allows you to prep components in advance and bake when ready, saving precious time during busy evenings.
- Minimal kitchen equipment required, making this an ideal recipe for beginner cooks or those wanting a low-stress meal solution.
- Customize by adding frozen vegetables like peas or carrots directly into the rice mixture for extra nutrition and color.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making meal planning a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg