Grandma's Secret Forgotten Chicken Bake
This easy forgotten chicken bake recipe is a nostalgic comfort food classic, perfect for busy weeknights! Learn how to make this simple yet flavorful dish that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute rice This cooks perfectly in the oven!
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup The creamy base of this deliciousness.
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup Adds a subtle sweetness and body.
- 1 can water Use the empty soup can for easy measuring!
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts about 1½ lbs – Chicken thighs are juicier, but breasts work too!
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix This adds a ton of flavor – don’t skip it!
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is the first step, and it's important to get it done right away!
- Step 2: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and water. Stir everything together until it’s nicely combined. I like to use a spatula for this – it gets everything mixed evenly.
- Step 3: Nestle the chicken pieces into the rice mixture. Don't worry about making it perfect – it all comes together beautifully in the oven.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top of the chicken. This is where the magic happens!
- Step 5: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. This is key to keeping everything moist and delicious.
- Step 6: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Set a timer and then relax – you deserve it!
- Step 7: Remove from the oven, uncover the foil, and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to rest, making it even more tender.
Notes
Feel free to get creative! You can add different vegetables: Carrots, peas, or green beans would be great additions. Different herbs: Try adding a sprinkle of thyme or rosemary. Cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of celery.