4 Ingredient Chicken & Rice Casserole
A simple and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Juicy and tender source of protein.
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked) Absorbs the flavorful sauce during cooking.
- 1.5 cups water Essential for cooking the rice.
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix Adds aromatic depth and robust flavor.
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup Binds the flavors and adds creamy texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the prepared dish and season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
- Pour uncooked rice evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the rice.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with 1 ½ cups of water until well combined, then pour over the chicken and rice.
Cooking
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Notes
For added nutrition, you can include frozen vegetables such as peas or carrots. To make the top crisper, remove the foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.