Description

This No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts nestle atop a creamy blend of Minute Rice and hearty soups, all baked together under a foil cover to lock in moisture and infused flavors. The Lipton Onion Soup Mix adds a savory boost, creating a deliciously satisfying casserole that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Rice and Soup Mixture

2 cups Minute Rice (brown or white)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water (use the soup can to measure)

Additional

1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature before baking the casserole.
Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking and add a buttery flavor.
Mix Rice and Soups: In a medium bowl, combine the Minute Rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water measured using the soup can. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the rice and soup mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it as a base layer.
Add Chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice mixture in the pan.
Season Chicken: Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup Mix evenly over the chicken breasts to enhance flavor.
Cover Pan: Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to lock in steam, which helps cook the rice and keep the chicken moist and tender.
Bake: Place the covered pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours. Avoid lifting the foil during baking to maintain moisture and ensure even cooking. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender before removing.
Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the dish set for easier cutting and serving.

Notes

Do not lift the foil while baking to keep moisture trapped inside for tender chicken and fluffy rice.
You can use brown or white Minute Rice based on your preference.
If you prefer, substitute the chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
For a lower sodium version, use reduced-sodium soups and seasoning mix.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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