Onion Soup Chicken Bake with Creamy Rice (Print version)

A cozy chicken and rice casserole baked with onion soup mix, creamy soups, broth, and butter until the rice is soft and the chicken is tender.

# Ingredients:

For the casserole

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for the baking dish
02 - 2 cups (360 g) instant white rice
03 - 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 small pieces or halved if large
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) dry onion soup mix
12 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, thinly sliced

For serving

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Optional: 1 cup (115 g) shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese for the last 5 minutes

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well so the rice does not stick around the edges.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
03 - Spread the rice mixture in the prepared dish. Pat the chicken dry, season lightly with kosher salt, and place the pieces in a single layer over the rice.
04 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and exposed rice. Dot the top with the sliced butter.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
06 - Let the casserole rest uncovered for 10 minutes. Gently fluff the rice around the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

# Good to know:

01 - Use instant rice for this timing. Regular long-grain rice needs different liquid and bake time.
02 - For a cheesy top, uncover during the last 5 minutes and sprinkle with Swiss or mozzarella.
03 - Resting helps the creamy rice thicken before serving.

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