Description
A comforting and hearty one-dish meal featuring tender boneless chicken breasts smothered in a creamy blend of chicken and mushroom soups, cooked together with long-grain white rice and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for an easy, flavorful dinner that requires minimal prep and bakes all in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Soup and Rice Mixture
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and rice mixture.
- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear the chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned to lock in flavor.
- Sauté Vegetables: Remove the browned chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté them until softened, approximately 5 minutes, to enhance their sweetness and texture.
- Mix Soups and Rice: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir in the uncooked long-grain white rice until evenly combined.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: In a baking dish, spread the sautéed onions and bell peppers evenly. Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour the soup and rice mixture over the chicken, ensuring the rice is submerged for even cooking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let sit a few minutes to settle, then serve this creamy and savory smothered chicken and rice dish warm for a delicious family meal.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can garnish with chopped fresh parsley or grated cheese before serving.
- Make sure to tightly cover the baking dish with foil to ensure the rice cooks properly without drying out.
- If you prefer spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the soup mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
