Description
This No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts atop a creamy mixture of rice and soups, all seasoned with onion soup mix. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole combines simple ingredients into a hearty meal that requires minimal preparation and yields deliciously satisfying results.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
Rice and Soup Mixture
- 2 cups Minute Rice (brown or white)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can water (use the empty soup can for measurement)
Other
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Grease Baking Pan: Use the tablespoon of butter to thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and aid easy serving.
- Mix Soup and Rice: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, and Minute Rice. Stir until evenly blended to create the casserole base.
- Layer Mixture: Pour the prepared rice and soup mixture into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice and soup layer evenly spaced.
- Top with Soup Mix: Evenly sprinkle the contents of the Lipton Onion Soup mix envelope over the chicken breasts to add robust flavor.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is thoroughly cooked through.
Notes
- Use either brown or white Minute Rice based on your preference; cooking time and texture will be similar.
- Covering the casserole with foil helps keep the chicken moist and ensures even cooking without drying out.
- To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast; it should read 165°F.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as peas or carrots into the rice mixture before baking for added nutrition.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; adjust baking time accordingly.
