Description
Succulent No-Peek Chicken Casserole delivers a comforting one-dish meal combining tender chicken and creamy rice. Midwestern home cooks have perfected this hearty dinner that helps families enjoy simple, satisfying flavors without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of celery soup
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheating: Ignite the oven to 350F (175C) and mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Foundation Layer: Whisk uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth into a cohesive base, spreading evenly across the baking vessel.
- Protein Placement: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then carefully arrange them atop the rice mixture, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Seasoning Cascade: Liberally dust the onion soup mix over the entire surface, allowing the aromatic powder to blanket both chicken and rice.
- Moisture Preservation: Completely encase the dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that locks in steam and intensifies flavor profiles.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, maintaining the foil barrier to trap internal moisture and promote even cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest briefly, allowing flavors to harmonize and internal temperatures to equilibrate. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish before presenting the aromatic dish.
Notes
- Prevent Rice Burning: Ensure rice is fully submerged in liquid to avoid scorching or uneven cooking, creating a perfect tender texture.
- Control Moisture Levels: Keep aluminum foil tightly sealed during baking to trap steam, maintaining chicken’s juiciness and preventing dry outcomes.
- Choose Chicken Wisely: Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness for consistent cooking and even heat distribution.
- Customize Seasoning Flexibility: Experiment with different soup mix variations or add herbs like thyme or rosemary to personalize flavor profile without compromising core recipe structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg