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Golden-brown baked forgotten chicken recipe in a glass casserole dish, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a savory onion sauce, resting on a bed of seasoned rice.

Forgotten Chicken Recipe

Aida
This forgotten chicken recipe is a hearty, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken baked with creamy sauce and perfectly cooked rice. The rice absorbs all the savory flavors, making it a complete dish with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Comfort Food
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 pounds chicken pieces thighs, drumsticks, or boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice white, jasmine, or basmati
  • ½ cup water or chicken broth to keep the sauce smooth and flavorful

(Optional) 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)

(Optional) Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)

(Optional) ¼ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (for extra flavor boost)

Instructions
 

Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease a deep casserole dish for even cooking.

Layer the Rice & Chicken

  • Evenly spread 1 cup of uncooked rice across the bottom of the dish.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with black pepper (plus paprika or chili flakes if using).

Mix & Pour the Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and water (or chicken broth).
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and rice, ensuring full coverage.

Add Optional Ingredients

  • If using mixed vegetables or fresh herbs, scatter them around the chicken for extra flavor.

Bake & Check

  • Cover tightly with foil to trap steam for even rice cooking.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, checking for:

  • Chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) (per USDA guidelines).
  • Rice is soft and has absorbed the flavorful broth.
  • If rice is undercooked, add ¼ cup extra broth, then bake 5–10 minutes longer.

Rest & Serve

  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork to distribute the sauce evenly.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice for the best texture.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil to help the rice cook evenly.
  • Let the dish rest before serving to enhance flavor and moisture.
Keyword busy weeknight meal, easy chicken dinner, forgotten chicken recipe