FORGOTTEN CHICKEN AND RICE 🍗🍚
📋 Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups instant rice (white or brown)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 oz) water (measured using an empty soup can)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Optional Additions:
Shredded cheddar cheese
Frozen vegetables
Diced chicken
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water, and instant rice until fully mixed.
4️⃣ Pour the rice mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Place the chicken pieces, skin-side up, on top.
5️⃣ Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top.
6️⃣ Bake uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours, until the chicken skin is crispy. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
7️⃣ Optional: Add shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking and let it melt.
8️⃣ Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the rice to absorb extra moisture.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
⏱ Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 8