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No-Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This No-Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts bake atop a creamy mixture of brown rice, cream of mushroom and chicken soups, flavored with Lipton Onion Soup mix. The dish requires minimal prep and baking time, delivering a flavorful, hearty meal with little effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

Chicken & Rice Mixture

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Minute Rice (brown rice preferred)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) water (use one of the soup cans for measurement)
  • 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use the tablespoon of butter to thoroughly butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix soups and rice: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, one can of water, and the dry Minute rice. Stir well to blend the ingredients evenly.
  3. Assemble the casserole: Pour the soup and rice mixture into the buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.
  4. Add chicken breasts: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice and soup mixture.
  5. Season with onion soup mix: Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup mix evenly over the chicken breasts to add flavor and seasoning.
  6. Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil (this is the ‘no-peek’ part) to lock in moisture. Place the dish in the preheated oven.
  7. Bake until done: Bake for approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the rice is tender.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven, let rest a few minutes if desired, then serve the casserole warm. Enjoy your comforting, easy meal!

Notes

  • Using brown Minute Rice adds extra fiber and nutrients to the dish.
  • Do not remove the foil during baking to maintain moisture and ensure even cooking.
  • You can substitute regular cream of chicken and mushroom soups with low-fat or reduced-sodium versions for a healthier option.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Ensure chicken breasts are evenly sized for uniform cooking.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/no-peek-chicken-and-rice-casserole-recipe/