Forgotten Chicken Casserole
A creamy, set-it-and-forget-it chicken casserole with tender rice and juicy chicken—perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Aluminum foil
- - Meat thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- - 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- - 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- - 2½ cups chicken broth
- - 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- - 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- - 1 packet 1 oz dry onion soup mix
- - ¼ cup butter cut into small pieces
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp paprika
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix rice, broth, soups, onion mix, and veggies (if using). Pour into dish.
- Season chicken and place on top. Add butter pieces.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hr 15 min.
- Remove foil, bake uncovered for 15–20 min until golden.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t lift foil during baking. Steam is key.
- Use gluten-free soups if needed.
- Add cheese or vegetables for fun variations.
- Use gluten-free soups if needed.
- Add cheese or vegetables for fun variations.