Description
Comfort meets convenience with One Pan Chicken and Rice Bake, a dinner solution that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Grab your skillet and get ready to create a satisfying meal that brings warmth and simplicity to your evening table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 1.5 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup water
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 0.33 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter so your chicken and rice won’t stick.
- Whisk 1½ cans cream of mushroom soup, 2½ cups milk, ¾ cup water, and 1 packet onion soup mix in a large bowl until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Spread 1½ cups uncooked white rice across the bottom of your prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Pour the entire soup mixture over the rice, gently shaking the dish to ensure the liquid covers the rice completely.
- Place 3-4 thick boneless chicken breasts directly on top of the rice mixture, pressing them slightly into the liquid.
- Sprinkle ⅓ teaspoon paprika, plus salt and black pepper across the chicken to add delicious seasoning.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove the foil and scatter 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley over the top as a fresh garnish before serving your comforting one-pan meal.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice for the best texture and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery for a different flavor profile if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, select gluten-free cream soup and check that your onion soup mix is certified gluten-free.
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming dry while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg