No Peek Chicken Rice Casserole
A comforting and fuss-free casserole that combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and savory flavors for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together with minimal effort and delivers maximum comfort.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup long grain white rice
1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
1 can 10.5 oz cream of celery soup
1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 envelope onion soup mix
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix the base ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, combine the rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and water. Stir until evenly mixed.
Add the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them on top of the rice mixture, pressing them slightly into the mixture.
Top with onion soup mix: Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
Bake the casserole: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Do not peek while it’s baking!
Rest and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy hot, paired with your favorite sides.