Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipe
This Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy days. Combining tender boneless chicken breasts with creamy mushroom and chicken soups, seasoned with Lipton Onion Soup Mix, and cooked together with Minute Rice, this casserole offers a delicious, hearty meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Rice
- 2 cups Minute Rice (white or brown)
Soup and Seasonings
- 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 empty soup cans)
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the dish.
- Mix the Soups and Seasoning: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Lipton Onion Soup Mix, and one can of water. Stir all the ingredients well until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Rice: Sprinkle the 2 cups of Minute Rice evenly over the chicken breasts placed in the casserole dish.
- Pour the Soup Mixture: Evenly pour the combined soup mixture over the chicken and rice, ensuring that everything is well covered.
- Add Butter: Dot the top of the casserole with small pieces of the 1 tablespoon butter to add richness and flavor.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly and the mixture to thicken.
- Check and Serve: Ensure the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Stir gently to combine the layers before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the Lipton Onion Soup Mix with your favorite onion soup mix or homemade seasoning blend if preferred.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium soups and seasoning.
- White or brown Minute Rice can be used, but cooking times may vary slightly.
- Adding vegetables like peas or mushrooms can enhance the dish’s nutrition and flavor.
- Make sure to cover the casserole during baking to keep the rice moist and prevent drying out.
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