Description
Succulent Savory Chicken and Rice Bake brings Mediterranean comfort straight to your dinner table. Rich layers of tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and perfectly seasoned rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Rice:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) long-grain white rice (uncooked)
Flavor Enhancers and Liquid:
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish by lightly coating the surface with cooking spray or butter to prevent ingredients from adhering.
- Create an even layer of uncooked long-grain rice across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, water, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully arrange chicken fillets directly on top of the rice layer, positioning them with minimal overlap to promote even cooking.
- Gently pour the combined soup mixture over the chicken and rice, using a spatula or spoon to distribute the liquid evenly and ensure complete coverage of all ingredients.
- Securely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture and promote consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Transfer the covered dish to the preheated oven and bake for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice becomes tender and fully cooked.
- After removing from the oven, allow the dish to rest for 5-7 minutes to let the flavors settle and facilitate easier serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant color and subtle herbal note before presenting the dish to diners.
Notes
- This one-pan wonder transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Slow-baking chicken over rice creates incredibly tender meat and deeply flavored grains that absorb all the delicious sauce.
- Using cream-based soups guarantees rich, creamy texture without complicated sauce-making techniques.
- Low and slow cooking method ensures chicken stays moist and rice cooks evenly without burning or becoming mushy.
- Fresh parsley adds bright color and a subtle herbaceous finish that cuts through the richness of the creamy dish.
- Easily customize by swapping chicken types or adding vegetables like carrots or peas directly into the rice layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg