Forgotten Chicken
A delightful and creamy chicken dish that's easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights, and evokes nostalgia of family gatherings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can cream of chicken soup This brings a creamy and savory base to the dish.
- 2 cups minute rice Perfectly fluffy when cooked, this rice absorbs all the delicious flavors.
- 1 can cream of celery soup Adds a unique depth of flavor and creaminess that balances the chicken.
- 1 can water To ensure the rice cooks just right while absorbing all the lovely flavors.
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts These cutlets become incredibly juicy and flavorful during baking.
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix This will sprinkle a punch of savory goodness throughout.
- as needed butter For greasing dish, a simple yet essential step for preventing sticking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, water, and minute rice until well combined.
Assembly
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over everything.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Cooking
- Bake for 90 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the onion soup mix for a few hours. Add frozen veggies for color and nutrition. Substitute water with chicken stock for richer flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.