🍗 Amazing Forgotten Chicken – One-Pan, Creamy, and Effortless! 🥘
If you’re looking for a comforting, easy, and almost “set-it-and-forget-it” dinner, this Amazing Forgotten Chicken recipe is a game-changer. Tender chicken breasts baked in a creamy sauce with rice and savory onion soup mix make for a meal that’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
This recipe earns the name “forgotten” because once you assemble it in the baking dish, you can pop it in the oven and walk away—letting the oven do the work. The result is juicy chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a creamy, flavorful sauce with minimal effort.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Cook time: 50–60 minutes
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Total time: 60–70 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings
📝 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
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1 packet dry onion soup mix
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1 ½ cups water
Optional Add-Ins:
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1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
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1 tsp garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor
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Fresh parsley for garnish
🥄 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). A properly heated oven ensures even cooking for both the chicken and the rice.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
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Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup with 1 ½ cups of water.
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Stir in the dry onion soup mix until smooth.
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Optional: Add garlic powder, paprika, or other seasonings for extra depth.
Step 4: Assemble the Dish
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Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the rice.
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Place the chicken breasts on top, pressing slightly so they touch the rice.
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If using vegetables like peas or carrots, sprinkle them over or around the chicken.