🍗 Classic Creamy Chicken & Rice Bake
A timeless comfort dish with tender chicken, creamy rice, and a savory onion topping. Perfect for family dinners and easy to customize!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups instant rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) water (use empty soup can to measure)
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing pan)
Optional Additions
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Frozen vegetables
- Diced cooked chicken (instead of whole breasts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F / 175°C.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter.
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and rice. Stir well.
- Assemble: Pour rice mixture into baking dish. Place chicken breasts on top.
- Season: Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over chicken.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 1 to 1½ hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Optional finish: Uncover for last 10 minutes and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy straight from the pan!
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🔥 Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min • 🍽️ Servings: 8
