Description
This No Peek Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts layered over a creamy rice mixture. Combined with savory cream soups and seasoned perfectly, it’s a one-pan dinner that requires minimal effort and yields juicy, flavorful results without ever having to lift the foil during baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Seasonings & Toppings
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix everything together until fully blended for a creamy base.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out smoothly. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice layer.
- Add Seasoning and Butter: Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice. Dot small pieces of butter over the top if using, to add richness and flavor.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the entire dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture—do not lift or peek during baking to ensure the rice cooks perfectly alongside the chicken.
- Bake: Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest, still covered, for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This helps settle the juices and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Do not lift the foil while baking—this keeps the steam in for perfectly cooked rice and chicken.
- You can add a handful of frozen peas or carrots to the rice mixture before baking for extra vegetables and color.
- Use gluten-free cream soups to keep this dish gluten-free.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger families or gatherings.
