Description
The ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken, creamy rice, and a trio of soups bake into a hearty, flavorful dish. Just mix, bake (no peeking!), and enjoy—easy, cozy, and perfect for busy nights. 😋
Ingredients
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1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1½ cups water
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 envelope onion soup mix
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Assemble the Casserole
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In the prepared dish, combine the rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and water.
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Stir well until everything is fully incorporated.
Step 3: Add the Chicken
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Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Nestle the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
Step 4: Top with Onion Soup Mix
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Sprinkle the entire packet of onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
Step 5: Bake (No Peeking!)
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake for 1½ hours without removing the foil at any point. (Resist the urge to check!)
Step 6: Rest and Serve
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Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5–10 minutes.
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Fluff the rice gently and serve hot.
Notes
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Avoid lifting the foil while baking; the steam is crucial for perfectly cooked rice and tender chicken.
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If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add an extra ¼ cup of water.
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Double the recipe and use two pans if feeding a crowd—this casserole is a guaranteed hit at potlucks!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American