Description
No-Peek Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and creamy rice in a flavorful one-pan dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cans water (measured with the soup can)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the dish, mix rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and water until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes—no peeking!
- Remove from oven, let sit for a few minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add frozen vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli to the rice mixture for extra nutrition.
- For a cheesy version, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- If using brown rice, increase the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
