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This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients, this Chicken and Rice Bake is practically hands-off! All you need is rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breasts, and seasoning, and you can have a delicious one pan meal on the table in less than an hour. We are all about the one pan, sheet pan, and one pot meals around here, like One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice and Cheesy Chicken Taco One Pot Pasta. Anything that gives me less time in the kitchen and more time hanging out with my family is a win in my book. This Chicken and Rice Bake has all of my favorite flavor combinations and is one of my favorite dinner casseroles. The fact that it’s all baked together in one dish earns it tons of bonus points! Because there are only 3 main ingredients in this Chicken and Rice Bake, this recipe couldn’t be easier. Just dump, stir, and bake. The rice cooks by the steam from in the mushroom soup/water mixture and absorbs all of that flavor while the chicken bakes. The rice is super creamy, almost like a risotto while the chicken stays incredibly tender and juicy. Table of Contents
Chicken and Rice Bake IngredientsThis recipe has only 3 main ingredients. The rest are seasonings.
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FAQsShould the rice be cooked first? No, the rice cooks in the pan with the raw chicken. This is why it’s very important to cover the pan with foil as it bakes. Can you cook raw chicken with rice? As long as you heat the chicken to a safe temperature (it should be 165 degrees), it’s totally fine to cook them together. Can you make this casserole in advance? You can prep this recipe in advance by preparing and covering with foil, then refrigerating for up to 24 hours. Keep covered, and when you’re ready, bake as directed. This would also be great for dropping off at a friend’s house with baking instructions so the work is done for them! You may need to add about 10 minutes of cooking time to account for the chill from the fridge. However, I recommend just letting it sit out on the counter while the oven preheats. Serving SuggestionsYou guys, this Chicken and Rice Casserole is my new favorite go-to meal! It’s super simple and so warm and comforting. You can even add veggies for a truly one pan meal, like broccoli or sliced mushrooms. Pair it with a side of Garlic Green Beans or a fresh Garden Salad. Throw in some crispy Garlic Bread to stretch this budget-friendly casserole even further. Storage and ReheatingStorage: Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave. Freezing: You can freeze the completely cooked casserole, tightly wrapped in foil, for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake, covered, at 350℉ until warmed through. While this is an option, I don’t really recommend it because there is a higher chance of the chicken and rice overcooking.
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Nutritional information is based on 6 servings, but depending on how hungry your family is, you could 4-6 people. You could stretch into 5 or 6 servings by adding bread and a veggie or salad on the side. Do not skip the foil step. It’s important to cover so the steam builds up to cook the rice. Storage: Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave. Freezing: You can freeze the completely cooked casserole, tightly wrapped in foil, for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake, covered, at 350℉ until warmed through. While this is an option, I don’t really recommend it because there is a higher chance of the chicken and rice overcooking. Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 35gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read More About Kristin Can you cook rice and raw chicken together?Can You Cook Raw Chicken And Rice Together? Yes! Raw chicken and uncooked rice can be cooked together to make a perfect easy one pot meal. I prefer to at least sear the chicken in the pot first, because the browning adds so much flavor.
Do you have to cook rice before putting it in a casserole?Do I Cook Rice Before Adding To Casserole Dish? Short answer: No! Long answer: As long as you add boiling hot liquid and seal your ovenproof casserole dish well, your rice will cook perfectly well in the oven. No need to pre-boil the rice.
How do I make chicken and rice less boring?Cook the rice in salted water. Salt and pepper on the chicken, bake in oven. Real food stops being bland and starts to become delicious when you slow down and take an effort to cook well and enjoy the process of cooking and eating.
How long do you cook chicken breast in the oven?How long should I bake chicken breast?. 20 to 30 minutes for large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven.. 35 to 40 minutes for large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven.. |