​Easy Forgotten Chicken

 

​This "Forgotten Chicken" is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. It is creamy, comforting, and practically cooks itself—just mix, bake, and let the oven do the heavy lifting while you focus on your day.

​Prep time: 5 minutes
​Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
​Difficulty: Very Easy
​Yields: 4–6 servings

​Ingredients

​2 lbs (approx. 900g) Chicken breasts or thighs
​2 cups Long-grain white rice, uncooked
​1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom soup
​1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken soup
​1 can-full of water (use the empty soup can)
​1 packet Onion Soup Mix (dry)
​Salt and black pepper to taste
​Optional: A sprinkle of paprika or fresh parsley for garnish

​Instructions

​Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

​Combine the Base:
In the baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and the can of water until smooth.

​Layer the Chicken:
Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and rice, ensuring everything is well-covered.

​Season:
Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top. This provides that signature savory crust and deep flavor.

​The "Forgotten" Part:
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Place it in the oven and "forget" it for about 1.5 hours. Do not peek! Keeping the foil sealed is key to steaming the rice perfectly.

​Serve:
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve directly from the dish for a cozy, family-style meal.

​Why it works
​By using modern pantry staples, you create a protein-rich meal that satisfies the whole family without the stress of constant monitoring.
​Yum! 🥂