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Forgotten Chicken and Rice

Forgotten Chicken and Rice is the ultimate dump-and-bake dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and no pre-cooking required, this recipe lets your oven do all the work. The result? Tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked rice infused with a creamy, savory flavor. This dish is a lifesaver on busy nights or when you want a comforting, no-fuss meal.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 packet 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dish:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In the baking dish, mix the rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and milk until combined.
  4. Add the Chicken:
  5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them on top of the rice mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
  7. Bake the Dish:
  8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  9. After baking, remove the foil and let the dish sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Chicken Thighs Option: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
Rice Choice: Stick with long-grain white rice. Brown rice requires a longer cooking time and additional liquid.