Forgotten Chicken– a super easy, delicious dinner recipe! Chicken breasts, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and Lipton onion soup mix. Creamy, savory, and absolutely delicious! This chicken dish is easy to prepare and perfect for those busy weeknights!
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No-Peek Chicken and Rice
You may have seen this recipe go by the name of No-Peek Chicken Casserole, No-Peek Chicken and Rice, or Forgotten Chicken. No matter what you call it, the end result is incredible. Simply mix a few ingredients together, place in a pan, bake, and you’re set! This no-fuss chicken dinner recipe is perfect on those busy weeknights when you’re in a hurry.
The whole family loves my forgotten chicken. Even my picky eaters. It’s a one-pan recipe that is simple to make and even easier to clean up.
I use both cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup in my casserole, however, you can double up on one kind, or even substitute cream of celery. I tried cream of potato years ago since I had it on hand and the flavor just wasn’t there. Stick with chicken, mushroom, or celery if possible.
Why is it called Forgotten Chicken?
Once you cover the pan with aluminum foil, there is no peeking! I mean, technically you could lift the corner and peek a bit, but its not necessary. It’s important that this meal bake in its own juices. The steam will cook the rice and chicken to perfection. It keeps the chicken juicy and tender. In fact, I like to call it “Forgotten Chicken” because once it goes into the oven, you can forget about it for a while.
Ingredients needed for No-Peek Chicken and Rice
Using a few simple ingredients, this casserole comes together in no time requiring no effort at all! Check out the printable recipe card below for full recipe amounts and directions.
- Chicken- chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
- Rice- Minute Rice, I use brown, but white works too
- Cream of Chicken- reduced sodium works
- Cream of Mushroom- reduced sodium works
- Water- fill up one of the soup cans with water
- Butter- unsalted is best as there can be a lot of sodium in this casserole already
- Lipton Onion Soup Mix- or feel free to use French Fried Onions
How to make Forgotten Chicken
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Using the 1 tbsp. butter, butter a 9 x 13 baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, 1 can of water, and Minute rice.
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Pour mixture into buttered pan.
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Place chicken breasts on top of mixture.
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Sprinkle Lipton onion soup evenly on top of chicken breasts.
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Cover pan with foil and place in a preheated oven, 350 degrees.
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Cook for about 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Tips for the best Chicken and Rice Casserole
- During the last 10 minutes of baking time, sprinkle on 1-2 cups of your favorite shredded cheese. This adds a cheesy goodness to every bite!
- Feel free to use chicken tenders in place of chicken breast, just reduce cook time by about 30 minutes.
- Want to make this easier to scoop? Dice the chicken and bake as follows. Then, every bite includes both chicken and rice. If going this route, decrease time by 30ish minutes.
- If using regular rice in lieu of Minute, you’ll want to increase water (by about 1 can) and increase cook time.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts, if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
How to store No-Peek Casserole
Refrigerator- in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, use the microwave. Reheat in a micro-wave safe dish for 1-2 minutes on high. According to Amy from Foodlve.com if you sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons for broth it would keep the rice moist
Freezer- in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to your frozen no-peek chicken, just pull it out of the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees until all is heated all the way through
What to serve with Forgotten Chicken
You’ve got a protein and starch already, so I like to add a side salad and/or bread item to complete this dinner. Grab an easy bagged salad to keep things easy. For a bread option, my family loves Buttery Bread Machine Rolls or Garlic Cheese Crescents.
More Chicken Casserole Recipes to try
ULTIMATE Chicken Casserole– Tender noodles, shredded chicken, bacon, corn, and more!
French Onion Chicken Casserole– Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole– perfect meal for busy work nights! Using only a few ingredients, this can be ready to go in no time! Comfort food at its finest!
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole– shredded chicken, pasta, and veggies make this an all in one meal!
Chicken Broccoli Casserole– a one pan meal the entire family will love!
Chicken Cobbler– a viral recipe from TikTok that is pure comfort food!
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No-Peek Chicken and Rice Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Minute Rice *I use brown
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can water *use one of the soup cans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
Instructions
- Using the 1 tbsp. butter, butter a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, 1 can of water, and Minute rice.
- Pour mixture into buttered pan.
- Place chicken breasts on top of mixture.
- Sprinkle Lipton onion soup evenly on top of chicken breasts.
- Cover pan with foil and place in a preheated oven, 350.
- Cook for about 1- 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Recipe updated 12/6/22
Anne
So delicious – and so easy!! Thank you!
Kristin
Glad you enjoyed!! It’s a family fav in my house!!
Madge
My husband dosen’t care for rice, do you think I could use egg noodles instead?
Maggie M
This is an old recipe me and my hubby both grew up with. I think it was a Campbell’s recipe. The one we grew up with used 2 cans of ream of mushroom and a whole cut up chicken. Everyone had their modifications, though. Boneless chicken breast is an attempt to make it a little healthier I’m guessing. My personal update? Add some frozen veggies in with the rice (I prefer a veggie mix)
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Kristin
Great idea on the veggies! Yes, this is definitely an older recipe! It is one that my Grandma used to make for her family!
Misty
Would it work with Frozen Chicken Breasts?
Kristin
Sure, but you would want to cook it longer to ensure the chicken breasts are fully cooked through!
sharyn
I have been preparing this dish for 30 years or more. Its a great one pot meal. I didn’t have any idea that this was a forgotten chicken recipe. I am always the last to know
Kristin
Haha, I am typically right there with you, but this dish has been passed down forever. My family calls it forgotten chicken, but I have also heard it called “no peek chicken”. Its a tasty one!
baltisraul
Dee try this. Just don’t make the recipe. That ends your worry about to much salt.
Joan Schaller Bauer
I have been making something almost like this for over 40 years now! My MIL, Lily gave it to me in 1972! We cook the rice separately. Don’t add water, but, do add a pint of sour cream! Always use boneless chicken, always add garlic granules and the dehydrated onion soup mix topper! Many variations of adding brocolli floretes, minced spinach, etc. It is a HUGE crowd pleaser and always very well received! My go-to dish to give to families in need of a good meal!
Kristin
How neat! I knew it was passed down in my family too, but always fun to hear dates of recipes! I love all the variations of this dish, especially adding veggies to make it a full meal!
Wiki
I wanted to share with the Cooking Chicks Team just how much my family and I enjoyed this recipe for tonight’s dinner..
I didn’t have any ‘minute rice’ therefore I used pasta instead, Pasta was cooked in chicken stock until barely al dente and I also layered the chicken with bacon.. I now have a now family favourite to add to our repertoire of recipes.
Please know, your recipe is now being enjoyed here in New Zealand.
With thanks….and best wishes..
Kristin
Awww, I love hearing this and New Zealand, how fun!! So glad you enjoyed this and hope you have a great rest of the week!
Kimberly Gonzales
I make this recipe all the time. It is a family favorite.
To give it more flavor I use MAHATMA YELLOW SAFFRON RICE! Keep everything else the same. The chicken just falls apart! My family hates onions but they don’t mind the onion soup mix in this recipe since it is just adding flavor and not adding texture.
I love that this recipe is a sit it and forget it meal. Perfect for a weeknight with my 4 kids as long as I time it right.
Has anyone tried this in an InstaPot?
Kristin
Great idea on the rice! As for an Instant Pot method, I haven’t heard of one, but I sure wish there was one I did know. I love anything Instant Pot related, hehe!
Greg
I’m going to make this tonight. But I marinated the chicken breast for a hour. And I also used wild rice & instead of water. I used well of course chicken broth. Who uses water to make rice these days. Thanks for the recipe.
Kristin
Great variety on the recipe! Hope you enjoyed it!
Ann Berumen
Darn spelling, posted before I corrected. Should be delicious!
Kristin
Hope you enjoy this! Its a family favorite!!
Ann Berumen
Looks delicous, will try it this afternoon.
Cassandra Kauffman
I used 2 cream of Chicken and frozen peas I split the onion soup up. 1/2 with rice mixture then 1/2 on top of my chicken and almost cooked bacon. baked covered 1 hr. took out uncovered and sprinkled crispy fried onion on top bake 10 more mins! the house smells just great. no leftovers!!
Kristin
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Love the variations too!
Marie
For the people that states no flavour try sprinkling some original Mrs. Dash. Takes the place of salt also.
Kristin
Great idea! Thanks!!
Jennifer
Hello! Do you have to use minute rice, or is regular okay? Thanks!
Kristin
Regular works as well, just add a bit more water (about 1/4 cup) and keep an eye on the tenderness of the rice as it can take a bit longer to cook! Enjoy!!
Nedra
We just used potato’s instead of rice. It was delicious as well. Same cooking time.
Kristin
Great idea! I will have to try that sometime! Thanks for the tip! I am so glad you enjoyed it!!
Mindy
Can chicken drumsticks be used?
Kristin
Yes!! Those work just as good as the breasts in this recipe! Enjoy!!
Lori
Is the chicken used boneless chicken tenders?
Kristin
In the picture, yes, but I have used boneless breasts and tenders before and both work great!!
Cynthia Doll
Lipton soup mix makes it much too salty. I will make this again ang omit the Lipton soup mix.
Kristin
I believe there is a “low sodium” version of that soup, but not positive. Maybe check your store?? Hope that helps!!
Anonymous
To us it’s known as “No Peek Chicken”.
Kristin
My grandma calls it that, hehe!!
Melissa
Made this a while back.. It smelled delicious, couldn’t wait to eat it but then it was .. way too salty ..
Kristin
Oh bummer! I believe there is a Lipton Onion Soup packet that says “lower sodium” on it. I haven’t used it before, but I know I have seen it! Maybe try that??
Patsy
Do you need to take foil off to brown tops of chicken like in picture?
Kristin
Nope, the brown comes from the onions cooking/glazing over in the oven! All will cook just like that with foil on!! Enjoy!
Nancy
Can I use real rice and if so should I add another cup of water
Kristin
Yep! That would work great!
Evelyn Williams
Never mind. Read the many comments. Thanks!
Evelyn Williams
Do you cook the rice first?
Kathy
I used to make this years ago only I used uncooked noodles, you get the same result…DELISH!
Kristin
Ooooo that is even better!! Thanks for the tip!
brenda chafin
I make this all the time, you can mix up the soups too, cream of celery with the mushroom is good and the cream of chicken too… I use two lipton dry soup mixes. One mixed into the rice and soup, the other sprinkled over the top of the chicken… can also use a can of chicken broth instead of water in the rice.
Kristin
Oh yum!! Ill need to try that next time, thanks!!
Jane
I was just wondering if anyone has tried this with cheese (mozzarella)?
Kristin
One of my friends has tried it using mozzarella and really enjoyed it!
Julie
I make this often with chicken or pork chops. I substitute chopped onion which has been shared in melted butter for the onion soup mix. It’s wonderful.
Kristin
Yum!! I’ll have to try it your way next time, sounds great!
Jill
My mother used to make this recipe. It was called “Company Chicken” and everyone loved it. She would use thighs which I prefer and breasts myself. Great recipe!
Kristin
Oh I love that name! It definitely is a yummy recipe!
Pat Jansen
I have a great recipe: brown chicken breasts until almost done in frying pan with buttered bottom, of course, Pour salsa over them and when everything is just about done, lay large slice of your favorite cheese on each breast. Put on cover and everything will melt over chicken breast. A whole meal in one pan. delicious……………………
Kristin
That sounds amazing! I will need to try that soon, thanks for sharing!!
Pat Jansen
I have always put the chicken on the bottom but on top works. it is good, yummy.
Mindy Baer
Can you use boneless, skinless, chicken thighs?
Kristin
Yep!! That works great as well!!
Rita
How about Panko on top instead of onion soup mix?
Kristin
That should work great, it will change the flavor, but should still be yummy!
Debbie
I just cooked your recipe for the first time tonight. It was a great hit my daughter who is getting married in September immediately added it to her recipe book. I would love to be added to your mailing list. Thanks again for a delicious recipe.
Kristin
Awww, I love hearing that! Congrats to your daughter on her wedding, how exciting! Glad you all enjoyed this recipe!
Glenn
I would like to try this with chicken legs instead of breasts would that work the same?
Kristin
That would definitely work! Enjoy!!
Beth
Can you use regular white rice?
Kristin
If you use regular rice, you just need to cook it a bit longer and increase liquids a bit, but it will work just as well!!
Kelly
My grandma made one similar that I still make and my family loves it. Just substitute the cream of chicken for cream of celery and the water for milk. She also used Uncle Bens converted rice. So amazing!!!!!!
Kristin
Oooooo, yum!! 🙂
Old cook.
This is a simple very tasty dish I have made for years (I’M old) with no recipe. Cook the rice on the side. Do not add Lipton soup, garlic, Beef bouillon, bacon or other spices just pepper. Enough salt in the soup, lite or otherwise.. You will get tender chicken with a lot of gravy for the rice. Peas might be OK. PS: No frozen chicken. Plan ahead.
Kristin
Sounds delicious! I will definitely try that, thanks!!
Jerry Sible
I made this yesterday and it was great.
Kristin
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Chris
I don’t like mushroom soup. What other kind would be good?
Kristin
Cream of chicken or cream of celery work great in this too!
Paul Santucci
We usually make this in the slow cooker: We use par-boiled rice, 2 cans cream of what-ever soup, 1 can of water, 6 chicken breast and 4 to 6 hours to cook. If I’m making this just for me I will add green beans, bacon,and wild mushrooms to the rice.
Kristin
Great idea! I love the idea of trying this in a slow cooker instead of the oven!! Thanks for the suggestion!
Paul Santucci
Hi Kristin. My Family has been using this recipe for almost 20 years now. We got it off of a “Lipton Onion Soup Mix” box and we’ve been enjoying it ever since. This recipe is the work of the igneous cooks at the Lipton Soup Test Kitchens. Those wonderful people, at Lipton, who wanted to find more ways for people to use their products, and we have been reaping the benefits ever since. All I can say is keep on cooking’
Kristin
That’s great! Its been a recipe passed down in my family for years, so its always neat hearing when it originated from!!
Anonymous
If I double the chicken should I double the soups and liquid also?
Kristin
I would double the chicken soup, but only use 1 1/2 cans of water 🙂
Diane
Can you use less rice? Seems like a lot of rice when cooking for just 2
Anonymous
So I made this dish with the addition of the frozen broccoli and the pasta. I used Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta Veggie Curls ( it tastes pretty close to regular pasta.) It turned out pretty tasty! My boyfriend went for seconds so I know it was good 🙂
Kristin
That’s great!! Going back for seconds is always a great sign! So glad it was a hit!
Anonymous
Hi Kristin–do you think this recipe would work with pasta ( instead of rice) and broccoli? I’m wondering if I should cook the noodles a bit first, reduce the water amount and put the frozen broccoli in at the same time as the other ingredients.
Kristin
I think that would work great! I have added veggies into this before, so I know the broccoli is a great addition! As for using pasta, I would do as you suggested, but just keep an eye on it while cooking. It’s better to have to add liquid rather than start with too much! Great thinking and keep me posted if you try it and how it turns out!! 🙂
Anonymous
there is no temp to cook it at
Kristin
Step number 6 lists the temperature of 350 🙂
Sheri
Do you know if this recipe was also known as “Continental Chicken”? I remember my grandmother had an almost identical recipe she’d clipped from the Food Section of the L.A. Times newspaper back in 1962! I’ve always wanted her recipe.
Kristin
I’m not sure, I have only ever known it as Forgotten Chicken 🙁
I have heard others call it various things, so maybe it is the same recipe 🙂
Judy Bradley
I have done similar type things when my kids were all home. Would it work to use a Ranch dressing packet in place of the onion soup for those who don’t want that?
Kristin
Sure, that should work great and really change the flavor up for those that aren’t a fan of the onion 🙂
Donna Wetrosky
Please add me . Your recipes look delicious!!
Kristin
Adding you right now! Welcome to the page!!!
Tracy
Please add me to your list. Love these recipes.
Kristin
Adding you right now! So glad you enjoy the recipes!!
Ashley
I’ve made this so many times over the years and never heard of putting the onion soup mix on it until now
Kristin
It adds lots of flavor!! Let me know if you try it!!!
Diane
Do you have a recipe for a baked chicken casserole with Swiss cheese?
Kristin
I don’t, my kids aren’t big Swiss cheese fans, so I haven’t ventured into that casserole yet 🙂
Sarah
Do youuse the smallor big cans of the soups?
Kristin
I use small cans 🙂
Lynn Bast
I’ve made this for years, using regular long grain rice (uncooked). I have used various chicken pieces; thighs, breasts, whole legs and drumsticks. Bones or without work great as well. Just be sure to add enough liquid for the rice to absorb.
Kristin
Yum!! This definitely is a great dish!!
Janis
I’ve been making this for years. I use long grain rice, milk (instead of water), and a can of mushrooms. Always turns out perfect!
Kristin
Yum!!! Glad you enjoy it too!
Nancy
I made this and the chicken was good but the rice seemed like there was way too much and I even used 2 lbs of chicken.. The rice was bland and dry even with the two cans of soup.. Maybe I’ll just make the chicken and put it over cooked rice or noodles.
Kristin
You could definitely omit the rice, just be sure to adjust the cooking time. Another idea is to split the onion packet in half and sprinkle some over the rice, place the chicken on top, and sprinkle the remaining half. Hope that helps!!
Christine
Can’t wait to try it! Please add me to the mailing list. Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
Just added you!! Welcome to the page! Keep me posted if you try this, 🙂
Joan
This sounds really good please add me to you mailing list !
Kristin
Sure!! Just added you!! 🙂
Nancy
i use uncle ben’s coverted white rice. what do i do differently.
Kristin
Depending on how long the rice takes to cook, I believe everything will stay the same, you may just need to shorten the rice cooking time a bit. Just keep an eye on it as its baking 🙂
Luna
Do you cook the rice first or just throw it in there?
Kristin
Nope, rice just gets added uncooked. While cooking in the oven, it will cook both the rice and chicken 🙂
TAMY
OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS DINNER FOR TONIGHT… (it is too hot 96+ here) to stand over stove I can put it in oven and stay cool out of kitchen till it’s done. only missing 1 ingredient cream of mushroom soup, think I can use cream of celery in it’s place?
Kristin
Sure! Cream of celery will work great!! Keep me posted how it turns out and what you think!! Enjoy!!
Brenda
I make this with pork chops and it’s delish. I sprinkle 1/2 pkg of onion soup mix over I cup of long cooking rice I mix the mushroom soup mix with 2/3 c water and stir it into the rice and place the pork hops on top. Cover and bake 1 hr. Delish!
Kristin
Yum!! I have tried this with pork chops and it is delicious!!
Leah Ann Engle
I have made this for years. I use chicken broth instead of water in which I simmer carrots. Celery and onion for 10 minutes to add veggies for a true 1 dish meal Thighs preferred too. Garlic salt and pepper. So yummy and easy
Kristin
Sounds delicious! I love the idea of using veggies in this, good thinking!!
Anonymous
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Kristin
Sure! Can you give me your email address to add you?? Thanks!!
Linnie
This recipe sounds great! Can’t wait to try it. How many servings does this make? Just wondering if I would need to double it to serve 4 people or more. Thanks!
Kristin
This makes about 8 servings, 🙂
Let me know how it turns out!!
Donna Boswell
Looks good cant wait to try
Kristin
Keep me posted how it turns out!!
Anonymous
I tried this , and my family was split on what they liked about it, but I didn’t really care for it. The chicken had no flavor. The rice tasted like it had the soups mixed in and wasn’t that good a taste, and the Lipton soup mix on top really didn’t add anything more to it. I like to try new things on them, but I don’t believe I would do this one again, even if they asked.
Kristin
Oh I am so bummed you guys didn’t love this! So sorry it wasn’t a hit!
Anonymous
I have made this many times and we love it , one of our favorite chicken recipes the only thing I do different is I cut the chicken in bite size pieces !
Kristin
Good idea! So glad you enjoy the recipe!
reva
Do I cook the rice then add it to the,soups
Kristin
Nope, rice goes in uncooked 🙂
Sue
Oh another thing, I have also used the precooked frozen chicken, either sliced or chunks and just mixed it all together and it works out just fine. I usually cook it maybe 15-30 min less. Just depends on how big the chicken pieces were. I make it this way when my young grandchildren are here for a meal because it is easier for them to eat.
Kristin
Great thinking, thanks for the tips!! 🙂
Sue
This has been my go to recipe for many many many years. My family loves this. 99% of the time we make a double batch because they love it and want it for leftovers later that night and next day. I make/mix it all in the pan. That way not dirtying any other dish 🙂 We use canned French Onion Soup instead of the dry soup mix. I have done it both ways and family prefers it with the canned soup. This is also a meal I usually make when I need to take a meal to a family for whatever reason. Good stuff!!!
Kristin
Ooooo, great idea on using the canned French onion soup, I will need to try that!!
Anonymous
Can I preslice the chicken breast then cook it… So the kids can scoop
And eat? Will it reduce the cooking time? Will it dry out the chicken?
Kristin
Sure you can!! That would make it even more kid friendly, which is always a plus! As for the chicken, nope, it won’t be dried out, I promise. As for cooking time, I don’t think it would change it too much, but it may decrease the time just a bit….be sure to keep an eye on it 🙂
Susie Paris
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Kristin
Thanks!! Glad you enjoy it!!
Pam Wade
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Kristin
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Teri Chandler
Can this dish be made ahead of time and refrigerated and baked later? I’m looking for easy meals to take to my daughter-in-law while my son is in the hospital for surgery.
Kristin
Absolutely!! I have prepped it the day before and its been great. Leftovers freeze great too!
Nancy
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Kristin
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carol
wont the rice get soggy cooking that long if your using minute rice
Kristin
Nope, it turns out perfectly!
carol
could u add me
Kristin
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carol
could u use the veg mix instead of the onion flaver
Kristin
Sure, I don’t see why not 🙂
Joyce
Is there an alternative to rice? My family is not crazy about rice.
Kristin
I have never tried anything other than rice, but someone did tell me that they used semi cooked egg noodles and decreased the liquid, and it was a hit!!
Mary grange
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Kristin
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Samantha Craig
Is there any way you could make this with egg noodles instead?
Kristin
I am sure that would work great, you would just need to decrease the liquid due to not having the rice to absorb it 🙂
Leona
This looks like a definate “keeper” recipe! Please add me to your mailing list too….love your site! 😀
Kristin
I am adding you to the mailing list right now! Welcome to the page 🙂
Natalie
We make this but instead of the water we use sour cream. It is amazing
It works with any meat including meatballs.
Jane Fisher
I will be trying this recipe this week. Some many great suggestions to add.
Kristin
Yum! Keep us posted on how it turns out! Be sure to read through the comments to see all the variations people have tried, they sound just as yummy!! 🙂
KAYE BRANSON
SOUNDS AWESOME…WILL BE MAKING THIS SOON!!!
Kristin
Keep us posted how it turns out!!
Sue
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Kristin
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tonya
We call this set it and forget it at my house.
2 cans cream of mushrom or chicken
1Lbs chicken ( no bones)
1 pkg lipton soup mix ( onion flavor)
Crockpot on low for 8 hours.
Serve over rice or egg noodles.
Kristin
Oooooo, I love love love the idea of this being a slow cooker meal! I may just have to try that this week and re post with the updated version! Be on the lookout!!
Roxanne
I have been making this for almost 30 years. I add a can of mushroom slices (drained) a cup of frozen niblets corn. One of my families favourites.
Kristin
Great idea on the mushrooms and corn!!!
Chris Franklin
Looks delicious and this will be one that I will definitely try!! Please add me to your site!
Kristin
For sure! Just added you to our mailing list!! Thanks!
Susie
I just made this and it was absolutely delicious!
Kristin
So glad you enjoyed it!!!
Sherri
OMGoodness! This is AMAZING! I decided to follow the recipe with one exception…thighs instead of breasts. Definitely will be making this again.
Kristin
Yea!!! I love hearing when people love the recipes!! So glad it was a hit! I love using the thighs instead of chicken breasts! I will have to remember that!!
Theresa
Yea I added the Lupton soup mix on top. I think maybe it’d be better If I used already chicken flavored rice… it was the rice that was kind of bland
Kristin
Oh that’s a great idea. I bet the chicken flavored rice would be great in this! So sorry it wasn’t a hit!!
Theresa
I just made this… I put it together just how the recipe said, plus added some garlic and salt and pepper (decent amount)… I was pretty disappointed with it 🙁 it didn’t have alot of flavor
Kristin
Oh no 🙁
You used the Lipton onion soup mix? Typically that is what gives it the most flavor. So sorry you didn’t enjoy this!!
Sherri
Could I use wild rice (like Uncle Bens) instead? How would I adjust? I think they have a quick cook version.
Kristin
Sure, just cut down on the cooking time since the rice would cook quicker, and cut liquids by about half. You can just keep an eye on it to determine if it needs more liquid or longer cooking time! Enjoy!!
Betty Dunn
I have cooked the rice separately and wrap the chicken with raw bacon. I use the wonderful jiuce from the chicken as the gravy for the rice. It is great!
Kristin
Sounds amazing! I will have to try that too!!
Judy Habaj
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Kristin
Awwwww, we love hearing that! Thanks so much!!
Lynn Leeper
Thank you.
Anonymous
II must say, the sodium WWILL KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Kristin
You can use low sodium products in here and omit the seasonings to add your own if you want to lower the sodium 🙂
Pam
I seen recipes similar to this that call for cooking the chicken for an hour to an hour and a half. I’ve always wanted to try them but I’m afraid of the chicken drying out by cooking it so long.
Kristin
I was the same way when I was cooking this for the first time, but let me assure you, the cooking time won’t dry it out. I think because of the liquid and rice, the chicken stays moist. Definitely try it, it is a simple yet delicious recipe!! 🙂
Amy Wright
Add to mail list please.
Kristin
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Anita Britton
This recipe sounds so delicious! I would love to be on your mailing list! Thanks.
Kristin
It definitely is! Ill add you to our mailing list right now!! Welcome to the page!!
kasie
Silly question but if you add bacon, do you cook it first or just place in raw?
Kristin
I haven’t tried it, but according to the comment from the person that did try it, they lined the pan with foil, then laid down raw bacon. Make the recipe according to directions, but layer it on top of the raw bacon. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!!
Sandra Searle
I made this once but included frozen mixed vegetables mixed in with the rice. and used chicken stock instead of the water, it was a big hit with the family I made it for
Kristin
I love that idea of adding the veggies and chicken stock!! I will have to try that!! Yum!!
Jeanne Daveggio
I am going to try this. I need different recipes for chicken and pork chops.
Kristin
Let us know how it turns out and what you think!!! 🙂
Debbie Hochbaum
My sister-in-law shared this with me on Facebook and I would love to be on your mailing list!
Kristin
Perfect!! Just added you in!! Hope you enjoy the recipes!!
Leeann
We always used chicken wings
Kristin
Oooooo yum!! I have a bag of chicken wings in the freezer, I will need to remember that for next time! Thanks!
Leeann
my mom use to cook that often n it’s called Idiot chicken not forgotten chicken lol
Kristin
Haha!! Love that!
Esmeralda
Can I use bone in chicken instead of boneless?
Kristin
Sure!! That works great as well!!
Susan
Does it freeze?
Kristin
Hmmmm, it doesn’t freeze that good due to the rice getting mushy. Sorry!
Randi
Can you use frozen chicken?
Kristin
For sure!! You just need to make sure chicken is cooked through, so the time may need to be lengthened 🙂
heather
I am not a rice fan. If I don’t add rice do I still put water in and if so how much.
Kristin
Yes, you would still want to add water so that the chicken stays moist, but you would want to cut it down by at least half. You can always add in pasta in place of rice 🙂
Juanita Cramer
I’ve made this for years, using long grain white rice or basmati rice. Have never precooked the rice, but bake about three hours @ 250, tightly covered with foil. We call it “No-Peek Chicken”. Delicious!
Kristin
Yum! Love the name of that!!
Mary
Oh my! Looks delicious!! We will try that this weekend!!
Kristin
Keep us posted on how it turns out and if you like it!! 🙂
Kelli
Made this tonight for dinner. It was a huge hit! Everyone is full and happy.
Kristin
Yea!! So glad it was a hit with everyone!! 🙂
Angelfire
Okay I make basically the same recipe with one chopped onion and about 2 T of garlic….I use the ground garlic in a jar. Also I put about 1/2 C frozen peas on top around the chicken breasts. Amazing good!
Kristin
Ooooo yum! I love the addition of peas in there, I will have to remember that!!
Renee
I make a similar recipe and use regular rice, no pre-cooking required. Just make sure you have enough liquid to cook your rice.
Kristin
Oh awesome, I will have to remember that for next time. I have a ton of regular rice to use up 🙂
Thanks!
Catie
I use 3/4 can of water and add cooking sherry to fill the can.!! Soooo good
Kristin
Ooooooo, good thinking! I bet that adds lots of flavor!!
Becky
Dont want to sound silly but, do you cook the minute rice first then mix it all?
Kristin
Nope, no need to cook before you mix it all together, 🙂
Hope you enjoy this!!
Jana
Oops! My comment about the bacon above should have read to cover with foil the “bottom” not the “boy”! Grrrr…auto correct! Lol!
Kristin
Hehe, gotta love auto correct huh?? 🙂
Jana
Quick tip…my mom has made this all my life but she lines the bottom of the pan with bacon and covers the entire casserole pan (boy to and too) with aluminum foil to make the bacon more crisp). You’ll never make it without the bacon again once you try it!
Kristin
Omgosh that sounds AMAZING!! Bacon makes everything better, haha!!! Thanks for the tip!!
Theresa
Sounds delish and the best kind of meal, one pan and no fuss! My daughter doesn’t like onions. Any suggestions to replace the onion soup?
Kristin
You could just use some spices in place of the soup to replace the flavor. How about 2-3 beef bouillon cubes, some garlic, salt/pepper, etc 🙂
Dee
too much salt
Kristin
You can use low sodium soups to bring down the salt count 🙂
Sharonne
Sounds really good. Except for the onion soup. Any suggestions on a substitute for that part? I am gonna try his dish this weekend. Thank you for sharing.
Kristin
Hmmm, how about a few beef bouillon cubes for additional flavor on top?? With some added spices like garlic powder, onion flakes, etc.??
David Richvalsky
Sounds great keep them coming!
Kristin
Will do!!! :)Hope you enjoy this one, its a favorite of ours!
Chuck Schobert
Was the brown rice a minute rice or just regular rice?
Kristin
Minute rice. If using regular rice, simply pre cook it a bit prior to using
Rita B
If using regular rice, I’d suggest adding a can of milk or another can of water. My granny’s recipe called for 2 cans of milk with regular rice, with all other ingredients remaining the same…
Kristin
Great idea!! I will have to try that!!
MaryAnn Torma
I just love love this site!!
Kristin
And we love having you here, 🙂
MaryAnn Torma
I love this site!!
Kristin
Awwww, so glad you enjoy it!! Welcome to the page!!!
Megan
If not using minute rice, I prefer to use real rice, could I cook normal white rice ahead of time and use that instead? And how much would increase the liquids and/or soups if I wanted to add fresh raw broccoli in with the rice so it wouldn’t be dry? Thanks!
Kristin
Yes, you can cook the real rice until just about done prior to using in the recipe. As for liquid, I would keep the liquid the same since it wouldn’t be as absorbed, since your rice is already cooked. Just keep an eye on it and if needed, you can add a bit more water as it cooks. Let us know how it turns out!!
Janet
I’ve also done this with pork chops!
Kristin
Oooooh, I will have to try that! I have some pork chops in my freezer just waiting to be used up 🙂
Leslie
Looks so good
Kristin
It definitely is 🙂
sue alvizo
I make this but wrap the chicken with a strip of bacon and then pour everything on top! My family loves it!
Kristin
Oooooooo now THAT is something I must try!!! Sounds delicious!!
Ali
Yummm! I wonder if this could be converted into crockpot version recipe?.
Kristin
I believe you can. Cook on low and adjust the water slightly. Less liquids. Then keep an eye on it and adjust as needed. I have never tried it that way before, but don’t see why it wouldn’t work 🙂
Keep me posted if you try it and what worked 🙂
Anonymous
Sounds delicious !! Always looking for new & different chicken recipes.
Kristin
Definitely!! Let me know if you try it and what you think 🙂