Forgotten Chicken

This comforting chicken and rice casserole is the perfect kind of weeknight dinner: simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and just one baking dish to clean afterward.

Tender chicken is baked over creamy, flavorful rice with cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and savory onion soup mix. As everything cooks together under a tightly sealed layer of foil, the rice absorbs the flavorful sauce while the chicken becomes tender and delicious.

It’s an easy, satisfying meal that works beautifully for busy weeknights, family dinners, or whenever you’re craving classic comfort food.

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Rice

• 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (do not use instant or quick-cooking rice)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix

• 1½ cups water

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

Optional Flavor Additions

For a little extra flavor, you can add:

• A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce

• A small amount of garlic powder

• Chopped fresh herbs

• Steamed vegetables on the side

Instructions