Easy Forgotten Chicken: The Ultimate Comfort Meal!
Introduction
Easy Forgotten Chicken is the epitome of classic comfort food—no-fuss, deliciously creamy, and the kind of meal that practically cooks itself. This recipe is beloved for its set-it-and-forget-it simplicity, making it ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, you get irresistibly tender chicken in a rich, savory sauce.
What Makes Forgotten Chicken Irresistible
What sets Forgotten Chicken apart is its low-maintenance, dump-and-bake method. The chicken bakes slowly in a creamy soup and rice mixture, ensuring every bite is loaded with flavor and perfectly moist. It’s hearty, filling, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—the kind of dinner the whole family will request again and again.
Simple Steps to Perfect Forgotten Chicken
Start by prepping your ingredients, keeping your kitchen clean and organized with tools like a Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 for trimming chicken and prepping veggies. Layer uncooked rice, soup, and chicken breasts in a casserole dish. Let everything bake together, undisturbed—you won’t even need to stir!
If you’re short on time for chopping veggies, make use of a handy Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to dice onions and bell peppers in seconds, ensuring even cooking and great texture throughout your dish.
Tips for Ultimate Creaminess and Flavor
The beauty of Forgotten Chicken comes from letting it slowly soak up the flavors of the rich sauce. As you layer the casserole, sprinkle a bit of your favorite seasoning blends or fresh herbs for additional depth. For a perfectly cooked dish, use a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature without drying out.
Lining your baking dish with a sheet from the Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll will catch spills and make cleanup a breeze, especially when the sauce bubbles and thickens during baking.
Serving and Storing Forgotten Chicken
Once out of the oven, let the casserole rest for a few minutes for the rice and sauce to set. Serve it straight from the dish, or pack leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy meal prep throughout the week. Pair with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This Easy Forgotten Chicken recipe serves 6. Each serving (with white rice and cream soup) contains roughly 400–450 calories, depending on the specific ingredients used. For a lighter version, consider using low-sodium soups and brown rice.
Easy Forgotten Chicken (Recap)
Effortless and always satisfying, Forgotten Chicken lives up to its name by requiring almost no effort after you pop it in the oven. It’s creamy, savory, and endlessly comforting—a cozy supper you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup.
- Evenly spread the uncooked rice over the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together all the cream soups with the water or broth, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour half of this mixture over the rice.
- Layer the chopped onions and optional bell peppers evenly over the rice and soup mix. A Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper will speed up this step!
- Arrange chicken breasts on top of the rice and veggies. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken, making sure everything is covered.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, liquid is mostly absorbed, and rice is tender. For best accuracy, check doneness with a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking; chicken should reach 165°F.
- Let the dish stand uncovered for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Enjoy the ultimate in easy, comforting casseroles with this Easy Forgotten Chicken recipe—it’s the definition of set-it-and-forget-it delicious!