Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and simple one-dish meal featuring tender boneless chicken thighs baked with creamy mushroom soup and long-grain white rice. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner, it combines the savory flavors of seasoned chicken with a creamy, hearty rice base cooked to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-5 boneless chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken: Season the boneless chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Rice and Soup: In a separate bowl, combine the long-grain white rice, cream of mushroom soup, and low-sodium chicken broth, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine in Dish: Pour the rice mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken in the baking dish, making sure the rice is completely submerged in the liquid.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to allow the rice to cook through and the chicken to tenderize.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top and create a golden crust.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes out of the oven before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs if preferred; increase bake time by 10-15 minutes.
- Adding chopped vegetables like peas or carrots can boost nutrition and color.
- Make sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid to avoid dry spots.
- Covering tightly with foil is essential for cooking rice evenly in the oven.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
