Description
Grandma’s secret “Forgotten Chicken” whispers nostalgia through tender, herb-infused meat that melts on your palate. Slow-cooked comfort emerges from this timeless Southern classic, inviting you to savor each comforting, home-style bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F and coating a spacious baking vessel with a light lubricating layer.
- Create a uniform foundation of uncooked rice across the bottom of the selected cooking dish.
- Carefully arrange chicken breasts directly atop the rice layer, ensuring even placement.
- Combine cream of chicken soup with water in a separate mixing container, whisking until achieving a seamless, homogeneous liquid consistency.
- Gently cascade the soup mixture over the chicken and rice, allowing it to distribute evenly and create a luxurious coating.
- Generously dust the entire surface with dry onion soup mix, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all ingredients.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, creating an airtight environment that will trap moisture and enhance flavor infusion.
- Transfer the covered dish into the preheated oven and allow it to transform for approximately 90 minutes, maintaining the foil seal throughout the entire cooking duration to preserve moisture and tenderness.
- After the designated cooking time, carefully remove the foil and assess the chicken’s internal temperature and rice’s texture to confirm complete preparation.
Notes
- Cover the dish tightly with foil to lock in steam, ensuring the chicken stays incredibly juicy and tender throughout cooking.
- Use long-grain white rice for best texture, preventing mushy or undercooked grains during the extended baking time.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery for a different flavor profile, accommodating various taste preferences.
- Choose low-sodium soup mix and broth to control salt levels, making the dish heart-healthier without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg