Total time
70 min
Servings
4
Calories
458.6
Category
Dinner & Mains
This creamy chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal, combining tender chicken breasts with fluffy long grain rice in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's kid-friendly, healthy, and requires minimal prep—just mix, top, and bake. Ideal for winter dinners or any time you crave comforting, oven-baked simplicity.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 2 long grain rice
- 1 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 salt
- 4 pepper
Method
Rinse off chicken pieces.
Mix rice and cans of soup together.
Add 1/2 cup of milk, if you wish.
Place the chicken on top of rice mixture.
Sprinkle 1/2 of the dry onion soup mix on top of the chicken, or just sprinkle salt and pepper as desired.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
Remove foil for the last 10 minutes.
Enjoy!
Cook's notes
- For extra creaminess, use 1% low-fat milk as suggested, or substitute with whole milk for a richer texture.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, or add a sprinkle of dry onion soup mix for deeper flavor.
- Cover tightly with foil to steam the rice perfectly, then remove foil for the last 10 minutes to lightly brown the chicken.
Easy swaps
- Instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts, use boneless chicken thighs for juicier meat
- Instead of long grain rice, use brown rice (increase baking time by 20 minutes and add 1/4 cup more liquid)
- Instead of 1% low-fat milk, use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option
Frequently asked
Can I use instant rice instead of long grain rice?
Instant rice is not recommended as it will become mushy during the long baking time. Stick with long grain rice for the best texture.
Do I need to pre-cook the chicken?
No, the raw chicken breasts cook perfectly in the oven along with the rice, absorbing the creamy flavors.
Can I add vegetables to this dish?
Absolutely! Stir in frozen peas, diced carrots, or broccoli florets with the rice mixture for added nutrition and color.
