Description
Hearty chicken and rice bake brings Mediterranean flavors to classic comfort food. Layers of tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and creamy rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (453 grams) boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 2 cups Minute Rice (brown or white)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can of water
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center for uniform heat distribution.
- Dish Setup: Thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter, creating a non-stick surface for easy serving and cleanup.
- Rice and Soup Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, blend instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms.
- Base Layer Formation: Spread the rice-soup blend evenly across the prepared baking dish, establishing a consistent foundation for the casserole.
- Protein Placement and Seasoning: Layer chicken fillets over the rice mixture, then generously dust with Lipton Onion Soup Mix to infuse deep, savory flavors throughout the dish.
- Moisture Preservation: Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, trapping steam and ensuring the chicken remains succulent during cooking.
- Cooking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, monitoring until chicken is thoroughly cooked and rice achieves a tender, fluffy consistency.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes post-baking, enabling flavors to meld and intensify before presenting at the table.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Cover the dish tightly with foil to lock in steam, ensuring chicken stays juicy and rice cooks perfectly without drying out.
- Rice Ratio Trick: Use exact water measurements to prevent soggy or undercooked rice, creating the ideal creamy consistency.
- Seasoning Secret: Distribute Lipton Onion Soup Mix evenly for maximum flavor penetration, transforming ordinary chicken into a delectable dish.
- Resting Ritual: Allow casserole to sit 5-10 minutes after baking, letting flavors meld and making serving easier and more appetizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg