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Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe name that piqued your curiosity? “Forgotten Chicken” does just that. At first glance, it might sound like a dish left behind, but once you try it, you’ll understand why this recipe is a keeper. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a dish that truly lets you set it and forget it while the oven works its magic.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Forgotten Chicken is the ultimate in convenience and taste. With just a few ingredients and almost no prep work, you can whip up a delicious, hearty meal. The creamy rice, infused with the rich flavors of mushroom and chicken soups, pairs perfectly with tender chicken breasts. The Lipton Onion Soup Mix adds a burst of flavor, making every bite a delightful experience.
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
- 9Ă—13 inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups of Minute rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can of water (use one of the soup cans)
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9Ă—13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Minute rice, and a can of water. Mix well.
- Pour the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup Mix over the chicken breasts.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Tips for Success
- Ensure the foil is tightly sealed around the baking dish to keep the moisture in.
- Check the chicken for doneness by slicing into the thickest part; it should be no longer pink.
Additional Tips and Variations
- For a complete meal, serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables like broccoli or carrots.
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of brown and wild rice instead of Minute rice.
Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)
Calories: Approximately 350
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 13g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use fresh mushrooms instead of canned soup?
Yes, you can sauté fresh mushrooms and add them to the dish for extra texture and flavor.
Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely, you can assemble the dish and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking.
Is there a substitute for Lipton Onion Soup Mix?
You can make your own by mixing dried onion flakes, beef bouillon powder, and onion powder.
Conclusion
Forgotten Chicken is a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Its ease and flavor will surely make it a family favorite. Give it a try and share your experience with us!
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Nutrition information would be nice
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I make this all the time.Excellent.I half the recipe.
This recipe is very similar to others I’ve seen recently using chicken breasts or steak, same soups, etc. However they are all crock pot recipes.
Is there any reason why your recipe couldn’t be made in my crock pot? It would be much more convenient for me!
You can put anything in the crock pot. Go for it..
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I will be doing mine in the crockpot.
use long cook rice andadd another can of water.
I use uncle Ben’s rice and add sliced onions and mushrooms plus instead of the water I use chicken broth.
Hi Teri,
Do you need to add more stock with the Uncle Bens rice vs. Minute rice? Thanks.
about an additional cup
Concerned it is too salty, any ideas to cut the salt?
You can eliminate the Onion Soup Mix
I eliminate Onion soup mix and just sprinkle chicken with Paprika…also add 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth to make dish more moist.
You can actually buy both “cream of” soup with no salt.
Merideth, use unsalted chicken stock instead. Its the only kind I usecollege In brand mostly. And yo7 can take some of the brown powdered stuff out of the mrs. grass dry soup mix before sprinkling on Chicken. I sprinkle it over the rice mixture and not on top of the chicken and I stir it up a bit. Not very salty at all.
Campbells also makes a no salt soup variety now which I always use
I have made this with thin sliced potatoes and it is really good too
Can I use pork chops instead of chicken?
Do you cook the rice first before adding the other ingredients ?
No the rice cooks in the soup
Years ago, similar recipe, called bashful chicken, I guess cause it was covered, lol, and baked for like 3 hours, very good!
Yes, I remember that too! I also remember another one called “No Peek Chicken” covered with foil!
Use real rice. It will cook just fine. Rinse it first though.
Do I have to add more water if I use real rice instead of Minute Rice?.
I used an extra can of no salt added chicken stock to mine so it would be juicier and not so tite.
I’ve had this recipe for 50 years probably & it was called no leaky chicken casserole.
My recipe (also ancient) calls for an additional can of chicken with rice soup instead of a can of liquid. The addition of Lipton Onion Soup on top of chicken sounds like a delicious addition. Because my recipe didn’t have a name, I called it “Souper Chicken.”
Where does the butter get put in?
I would dot the chicken with it after sprinkling with the onion soup mix, just before covering the casserole with foil and baking. You could also melt it and drizzle it over the onion soup mix before baking.
I think the tablespoon of butter is used to “grease” the 9″x13″ baking dish. Since it isn’t otherwise mentioned.
Forgotten Rice. I believe the butter is used to grease the baking dish,
As we don’t care for rice, could it be omitted?
You can also use orzo pasta. The pasta that looks like rice. I’ve done it with it and it comes out amazing too
ORZO PASTA can be use to replace the rice. It comes out absinthe with this pasta. I’ve done it with small red potatoes to, sliced to about half an inch. or whichever potatoes you choose.
Could you eliminate the onion soup and use long grain and wild rice instead
Love the idea jock, easy and delicious I did not put onions on top.
I make this recipe often. It was one of my Grandmothers and she called it “No Peek Chicken” because her version ( using salt free cream soup ) cooks for 2 and 1/2 hours at 250 degrees covered tightly with foil and then uncovered the last 30 minutes. The rice is added UNcooked. I pair this with green beans or broccoli.
If using reg rice you might want to use something deeper than a standard baking dish. Rice puffs up pretty high and can run over. I greased a deeper cooking pot with lid. Hope it works. Idk why not. Crock pots are deep, so this might work. Cooking now. May need more than a hour. Breasts are pretty big.
Add a bag of of broccoli or whatever veggie and make it a complete meal. Yummmm
Has anyone tried it with hidden valley ranch the powder?
I have made this chicken and rice casserole for years, and it is definitely easy! I don’t like mushrooms, so I use one can of cream of chicken and one can of cream of celery. It’s delicious!!
Can this be made and frozen
Yes Nancy it is great and heats in the mic to defrostfor about 5mims. Then check and add more regular mins. as needed. Also I cut my chicken into bite side pieces its easier to serve and freeze. Im 1950, this recipe was on the Campbell’s soup label. originally it called for legs
It also called for white wine instead of water. Was way to strong for me
This recipe is so old. It was the first recipe my first mother-in-law shared with me as a newlywed in 1970. Same lady is almost 103 now!
Can you substitute for cream of cheddar soup?
Can you put this together night before and bake it next day?
I add frozen mixed vegetables and chopped onion to the rice.
can I use balsami rice instead??