Description

This Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Dinner Casserole is the ultimate comfort meal that’s effortless to prepare. Combining tender boneless skinless chicken breasts with creamy mushroom and chicken soups, flavorful onion soup mix, and quick-cooking Minute Rice, this casserole bakes to a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Simply mix, layer, and bake for a delicious all-in-one dinner that serves the whole family.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups Minute Rice (white or brown)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 can water (use one of the soup cans for measuring)
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix (about 1 oz)
1 tbsp butter (for greasing the baking dish)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish generously with the butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
Mix the Rice and Soups: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of Minute Rice with 1 can each of cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Add one can of water (using the soup can as a measure) to the mixture and stir thoroughly until well blended.
Assemble the Casserole: Pour the rice and soup mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the bottom evenly.
Add Chicken and Seasoning: Place the 1½ pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice and soup mixture. Sprinkle the entire surface with one envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix for a savory, flavorful crust.
Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Check at 1 hour by piercing the chicken to ensure it is no longer pink inside.
Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes, then serve your creamy chicken and rice casserole hot for a comforting and easy meal.

Notes

Minute Rice cooks quickly but bakes perfectly in the casserole with the soups and water.
You can use either white or brown Minute Rice depending on your preference.
Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Covering the casserole while baking helps keep the chicken moist and the rice tender.
For extra flavor, a sprinkle of shredded cheese can be added on top before baking, though this is optional.
This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if baking straight from the fridge.