Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice brings comfort straight to your dinner table with zero fuss. Tender chicken and fluffy rice bake together into a simple, satisfying meal that delivers warmth and flavor in one delicious pan.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups white rice
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of cooking spray.
- Spread 2 cups of uncooked white rice across the entire bottom of the baking dish in an even layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine 10.5 ounces of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of chicken broth, ½ cup melted butter, 1 packet of dry onion soup mix, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Pour the liquid mixture carefully over the rice, making sure it covers the entire surface evenly.
- Arrange 4 chicken breasts on top of the rice, spacing them out so they’re not touching each other.
- Sprinkle an extra pinch of black pepper and salt directly onto each chicken breast.
- Cover the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture.
- Bake for 1 hour at 375°F, checking that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the chicken to develop a golden-brown color.
- After removing from the oven, let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the rice to absorb remaining liquid.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels in the dish for a healthier version.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- If your chicken breasts are thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness before placing them in the baking dish.
- Experiment with different seasoning mixes like ranch or Italian dressing mix to change the flavor profile of your chicken and rice casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg