Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea that practically cooks itself? This Forgotten Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. With just a few pantry staples like rice, cream soups, and chicken breasts, you can toss everything into a baking dish and forget about it until it’s done. It’s one of those quick dinner recipes that feels homemade and hearty, without the hassle. Whether you’re short on time or craving nostalgic food ideas, this easy recipe is perfect for family dinners, make-ahead meals, or cozy weekend cooking. Great for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays — a must-try if you’re hunting for simple dinner ideas or one-pan recipes.
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 ½ cups water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet onion soup mix
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder or paprika (optional)
Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water until smooth.
3. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
4. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
5. Sprinkle the packet of onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
6. Optionally, add dabs of butter and sprinkle with garlic powder or paprika for added flavor.
7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes without removing the foil.
9. Uncover, check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F), and optionally broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the top.
10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Be sure to use uncooked long grain white rice — not instant or minute rice.
Keep the dish tightly covered while baking to ensure the rice cooks evenly and the chicken stays moist.
You can swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of celery or cream of onion based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: forgotten chicken, easy chicken casserole, baked chicken and rice, quick dinner, comfort food